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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.

Recognizing the Patterns of a Church Coup

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

Abortion: Responding to the 10 Most Common Arguments

The disciples, like many people in Jewish culture, did not value children as much as adults because their needs were just not as important....

When Your Bible Reading Doesn’t Go as Planned

The date was January 1, 2016. I stood at the edge of the starting line for what I thought would be a daunting but exhilarating...

10 Attributes of Scripture-Informed Justice

This article originally appeared on MissioAlliance.org and is reposted here by permission. I don’t like the phrase “biblical justice.” Often, in my experience, it is a certain...

Palm Sunday and the Gospel

A reminder of God's deep love for you

Is It Wrong to Doubt?

All of my life I’ve asked lots of questions. I think to some degree it’s because of my upbringing, which was really no upbringing...

The Importance of Church Role Profiles

There are often more people ready to volunteer, serve and sacrifice in crisis times. But we need to be sure we’re clear and compelling when we ask them to do so.

10 Pivotal Lessons Church Leaders Have Learned During the Pandemic

What the season of COVID has taught us