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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

Why Now Is Not the Time to Quit Ministry

You might be tempted to quit, but here are some encouragements to stay.

3 Ways to Deal With Change the Pandemic Has Brought in the Church

What do you do when nothing seems the same?

Why We Decided Not to Reopen Our Building This Year

7 factors for churches reopening their buildings or remaining closed

How to Personalize Your Church’s Social Media Presence

A simple, but effective strategy for church social media

What Principles Should Guide What We Post on Social Media?

A deep dive on Christian witness online

9 Questions to Ask to Assess How COVID Has Changed You

How are you and I changing as spiritual leaders?

Why You Should Ask Your Team More Questions

Are you problem-solving too much as a leader?

Rethinking Church

More and more churches are embracing a new metric of success that prioritizes sending over gathering and accumulating.