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How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Church: How Churches Can Fund Ministry Beyond Tithes

Entrepreneurial church models allow churches to step outside the walls of Sunday services and meet people where they live, work and gather. They open doors to relationships that lead to discipleship. They create spaces for people who might never set foot in a sanctuary to encounter the love of Christ.

6 Keys to Soul Care for Church Leaders

Essential practices to make sure you’re taking care of your soul.

How Your Life as a Disciple Shapes Your Leadership

Your spiritual leadership cannot consistently outperform your life with God.

5 Trends to Keep in Mind When Hiring for the Future

The Great Resignation is upon us and the workforce is changing. How can you create a healthy culture that attracts the best staff?

5 Ways to Identify a Toxic Workplace Culture

Toxic leadership can squelch innovation and keep people fearful to take risks. Here are some signs to look for.

Where Do We Find Spiritual Refreshment?

Three proven ways to find deep renewal for our souls.

9 Trends on the Horizon for Churches in the New Year

Churches will either focus on God-given priorities, or they will decline in the new year.

Leading Toward the Mission in Tumultuous Times

We engage the mission by keeping the focus on the gospel and reaching people. But we don't do this in a vacuum separated from the larger cultural issues of our time.

To Join God’s Mission You Have to Listen

"If we truly believe God’s activity is greater than ours, then we have to take steps to seek his will."