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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

5 Questions to Ask When Your Church Isn’t Growing

There could be many reasons why your church isn't growing. Here are a few.

‘Leading Up’: No One Said It Would Be Easy

Leading up is influencing those above you in such a way that serves them well and helps advance the mission of your church.

How God Used a Neighbor’s Stray Bird

As exciting as our chicken-chasing escapade was, what’s more exciting is the conversation Jason and I had during and after it.

Unity in Diversity Through Prayer

Jesus knew that the secret to real unity was prayer.

Who Are You, Really?

Identity begins with authority. If we want to have the answer of identity, then we must first grapple with the question of authority.

All Are Welcome

Change can be uncomfortable, and some previous members struggled at first.

The Relationship Between Dreams and Inspiration

As a result of having so many vivid dreams, for years I kept a dream journal, and every morning I would write down whatever I’d dreamed about the previous night—no matter how crazy and odd.

No Leader Is an Island

Your soul is refreshed when you serve in partnership with other leaders, and there is tremendous strength and wisdom from good teamwork.