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At the End of Myself

I expected my family to run with me, all of us trying our hardest to make sure people liked us so this church could happen. Didn’t they know that if we didn’t, I wouldn’t have a job?

3 Steps to Helping Someone Overcome Shame

As a pastor or ministry leader, you can play a vital role in healing shame. Use these 3 practical, gospel-centered steps to restore identity and hope.

4 Principles for Caring for the Poor

Rick Warren explores 4 biblical principles for caring for the poor and and reflecting Christ’s heart for those in need.

10 Principles for Building a Culture of Creativity

Cultivating the creative spirit that will carry your ministry beyond the pandemic

Making Old Things New

How we made our food pantry into so much more

What We Should Always Remember

... and what we should forget.

5 Blind Spots in Churches With High Pastor Turnover

Might the church culture be the problem?

The Continuing Relevance and Legacy of John Stott

And why he continues to be an important voice today

4 Keys to Staying Focused in a Downward Ministry Period

How to keep moving forward in a challenging ministry season

3 Characteristics of a Religiously Self-Deceived Person

Jesus is either Lord of all or not Lord at all.

7 Things Churches Do That Make Visitors Feel Unwelcome

The ways we discourage people from joining us