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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...

What If We Just Did What God Has Asked Us to Do?

The trip to the Himalayan mountains that changed the trajectory of David Platt's life.

How to Defuse a Tense Conversation

7 guidelines for deescalating a tension-filled conversation

Future Now—Lead With Humility

We need a posture of learning and humility, perhaps in a way we never have had in our lifetimes.

The Real Competition for the Local Church

We're not competing against the things we think we are for people's time and attention.

How to Overcome Fear in a Healthy Way

I’ve watched fear keep many people from achieving all God would have them achieve. Rather than assume the risk required to pursue their dreams;...

What to Do While We Wait for the Election Results

3 brief thoughts in the wake of the election

The Dilemma of Social Media and the Church

Insights from 'The Social Dilemma' documentary on Netflix

5 Ways to Make Things Worse When You Face Criticism

What to avoid when you're feeling defensive