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When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

10 Powerful Quotes for Your Leadership Toolbox

Helping you reframe the challenges you face

Preaching Hope in the Midst of Despair

“We preach Christ. … God’s power and God’s wisdom” (1 Cor. 1:23–24). Rick Warren says a lot of what pastors are feeding their people is...

5 Ways I Saw God Work at Summer Camp

It’s More Than Just Fun and Games

Time Management in the Age of Disruption

As I write this, we’re preparing for our 17th Sunday of not meeting together for a weekend worship service. Most of our people understand...

Peyton Jones: Reimagining Church Planting—Part 1

“I had mistaken church starting for church planting. And that distinction made all the difference.”

Peyton Jones: Empowering Every Believer—Part 2

“If ministry really became about discipleship, that would transform everything about how we truly plant.”

Embracing a New Normal

Things aren’t going back to normal … and that’s OK

Are Foreign Missionaries Still Needed?

This article originally appeared on the Lausanne Movement website and is republished here with permission from the Lausanne Movement.  At a recent Zoom prayer meeting, I met...