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Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

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...

Building Bridges in Springfield

Saehee Duran leads positive change in her church and community.

Why Churches Have a String of Short-Term Pastors

8 Recurring Issues That Prevent Church Leaders From Sticking

Leading When You’re Not the Smartest or Most-Talented Person on the Team

Lessons Learned Working With Experienced Teammates