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David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

The Future of Church Outreach: 3 Key Trends We Must Engage

EDITORIAL Leading Mission | Andy Cook Standing on the steps of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Hall in 1980, Graham asked his audience a pivotal question: How...

The Mountaintops Are Meant to Prepare Us for the Valleys

Jesus gave the disciples a glimpse of his glory to fortify them for the valleys to come.

4 Ways the Church Has Changed Over the Past Year

Adapting to our new realities

The Desires That Drive You

As we take this journey to discover what constitutes a beautiful life, we find that Jesus doesn’t want us to get rid of our desires; he wants us to seek him for their fulfillment.

Working Out the Peace of God in Our Lives

Our anxiety is an opportunity for God to give us his peace.

Why We Need to Be Patient With Church Change

Many changes take longer than we might like.

Does God Really Need Us?

How do we fit into God's plan?

7 Things Church Experts Won’t Tell You

Knowing what they aren’t going to tell you may help you better implement their suggestions.

10 Ways to Be More Like Jesus

The ways that Jesus stood out from the rank and file of his day