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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.

4 Stories of How God is Working During the Pandemic

In hard seasons, it’s easy to miss God’s goodness and the ways his mission is still moving forward.

The Hybrid Future of the Church

The future of the church is neither in-person nor online. It's both.

3 Things Grace Accomplishes That Religion Never Can

The scandal of grace at the heart of the gospel

Whose Side Is Jesus On?

If you wanted Jesus for your side, he disappointed you. If you wanted Jesus for Jesus, he quenched you.

3 Practical Ways to Navigate Anxiety

How I deal with my anxiety and encourage others to do the same

Living in the Peace of God

Where to find the peace of God in the circumstances of life

3 Levels of Transformation the Gospel Brings

Unleashing the power of Christ to change lives

Why Now Is the Time for Long-Term Thinking

What church leaders need to be thinking through in the post-pandemic new normal