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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

Elements of a Sustaining Ministry

Integrity is the unseen inner quality that helps us live most like Jesus. It requires deeply embraced biblical values, personal discipline and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Dealing With Pastoral Pain

How I learned to heal from the hurts that come with being a church leader.

Realize Your Way Isn’t Working

We have a clear choice. Victory or defeat. Life or death. Heaven or hell. Abide in Jesus or wither and be thrown into the fire.

7 Takeaways From the Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization

Pray for all these evangelists as they return home with a renewed passion to shake their countries with the gospel of Jesus.

Brenda Salter McNeil: The Powerful Witness of Solidarity

The Pursuit of Equality, Justice and Civility Involves Publicly Protecting Those Who Are Under Threat in These Racially Charged and Politically Divisive Tmes.

The Discipline of Listening for God

The discipline of listening to God requires you to actively expect God to speak to you.

Mark DeYmaz: Update for Success

In spite of otherwise good intentions, many churches are still governed by the metrics of the last century.

Transparency in Leadership

Withholding information creates roadblocks to operating well.