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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

Eric Geiger: Making the Most of the Moment—Part 1

“Christianity has become more tribal. It’s challenging to shepherd people from so many different viewpoints, but it’s also beautiful.”

Eric Geiger: Pivoting to Meet People Where They Are—Part 2

“The Lord runs to the brokenhearted. So I always feel my first response needs to be to run to them too, to let my heart break with theirs.”

What NOT to Do When a Church Is in Decline

The hardest lesson a church needs to learn in a period of decline is often not what they should do, but what they shouldn’t.

How Pastors Can Resolve Their Personal Pain

Two steps for dealing with ministry pain

Finding Unity in Times of Conflict

Can we really find unity when we disagree?

Poised for Growth

How Church Size Will Impact Ministry Recovery

4 Essential Attitudes for Your Ministry to Thrive in the Future

These attitudes characterize leaders who are on the right trajectory.

Leading Well in Uncharted Waters

5 principles for leading in the unknown