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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.

What I Learned in the Painful Parts of Church Planting

God has worked in me more than he has through me. His love works within us like an explorer—or, in a way, a church planter—always seeking the places that have not yet met his healing love.

Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathea and the Empty Tomb

How God used Nicodemus and Joseph to create the most important apologetic of the Christian faith

The Cross and the End of Racism and Scapegoating

Christ's sacrifice means the end of hatred, division and scapegoating

7 Ways to Evaluate Your Church’s Health

How to know if your church is healthy

How Jesus Dealt With Fear

Learning how to handle our anxieties in a better way

Living Your Calling Courageously

Lessons on calling from the life of Jeremiah

How to Navigate the Awkwardness of Asking People to Give

The reason you need to talk about money is more about what you want for people than what you want from them.

Recognizing the Patterns of a Church Coup

What to look for in a church on the verge of a hostile takeover