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Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

A Crazy Idea That Will Increase Your Impact in Your City

I've tested it out over the past few years, and it's revolutionized how we do ministry.

How Unconfessed Sin Poisons Your Heart for God

Lessons Learned From the Fall of David

The Most Common Challenges in the Second Wave of COVID-19

7 We’re Hearing From Church Leaders

How to Change an Established Culture

5 Ways to Reshape the Way Things Have Always Been Done

Nurturing the Pastor’s Soul

Mandy Smith: My Top 4 Books on Spiritual Formation

Terry W. Brooks: Building Ministry Around Needs—Part 1

“Service puts into practice what we learn when discipleship is integrated into worship.”

Terry W. Brooks: Creativity and Community—Part 2

“We want to prepare people to live a better life, the life that Jesus described as abundant.”

Seeing a Hopeful Future in the Midst of Relentless Challenges

How to Keep Going When the Hits Keep Coming