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Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

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.

Craig Springer: Belonging Is a Precursor for Belief—Part 2

"We need to be intentional about building spaces for people outside the faith to feel like they belong with this community, even if they don’t yet believe."

6 Things Believers Do that Drive Unchurched People Crazy

The most common turnoffs for non-Christians

The Blessed Life Brings Beauty and Happiness

Humility frees us to walk in the crazy happy way of love.

The Storming of the Capitol and the Crisis of Our Conscience

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.

Why Your Church’s Chat Box Is Essential

Reasons to have someone engaging with your online audience during your services.

7 Reasons Not to Abandon Your Online Services

Why it's a mistake to ignore your digital services when you go back to in-person gatherings

3 Simple Ways to Reach Your Neighbors

Engaging with your community begins with engaging those around you.

7 Dangerous Patterns for Leaders

The practices that get otherwise good leaders into trouble