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Faith Rising: Gen Z and Millennials Lead a Comeback for Jesus

We need to encourage faith sharing not through pressure or guilt, but by inviting people to see that their neighbors may be far more open than they assume.

Does Your Youth Ministry Contain This Key Piece?

Jesus didn’t separate following him from sharing him, and neither should we.

The Power of Asking ‘What If?’

The truth is, it costs nothing but time to dream, make a call or to otherwise be curious.

5 Questions to Ask When Your Church Isn’t Growing

There could be many reasons why your church isn't growing. Here are a few.

‘Leading Up’: No One Said It Would Be Easy

Leading up is influencing those above you in such a way that serves them well and helps advance the mission of your church.

How God Used a Neighbor’s Stray Bird

As exciting as our chicken-chasing escapade was, what’s more exciting is the conversation Jason and I had during and after it.

Unity in Diversity Through Prayer

Jesus knew that the secret to real unity was prayer.

Who Are You, Really?

Identity begins with authority. If we want to have the answer of identity, then we must first grapple with the question of authority.

All Are Welcome

Change can be uncomfortable, and some previous members struggled at first.

The Relationship Between Dreams and Inspiration

As a result of having so many vivid dreams, for years I kept a dream journal, and every morning I would write down whatever I’d dreamed about the previous night—no matter how crazy and odd.

No Leader Is an Island

Your soul is refreshed when you serve in partnership with other leaders, and there is tremendous strength and wisdom from good teamwork.