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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...

7 Things That Can Hinder Your Progress as a Team

Watch out for these progress killers.

What I’ve Observed Over 20 Years of Church Consulting

12 insights for churches seeking to grow

How God Brings Joy Out of Our Sorrow

"God doesn’t change your tragedy; he changes you through the tragedy. He doesn’t make it go away; he redeems it."

12 Personal Challenges for the New Year

Manageable goals to set yourself up to thrive this year

What We Can Do in Troubled Times

How we can respond to all the challenges that have faced us this past year

The Most Common Mistakes We Make Regarding the Future

There will always be uncertainty in ministry, but we can avoid making these mistakes.

Is Now the Time for House Churches?

People are more open to smaller gatherings.

The Journey of Faith

Evangelism and discipleship merge when we disciple someone on their way to faith.