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How to Leverage Existing Ministries for Outreach

“You could launch new outreach ministries without removing any existing ministries, increasing your budget or adding staff.”

One Church’s Story of Transformation

We waited as each church went through the 30-day jumpstart. Then we heard the stories.

Charlie Dates: The Indestructible Power of the Gospel

Jesus lived 33 years, walking on water as it recognized its creator King and became a solid. He turned water into wine. He welcomed sinners and the marginalized into his company. And then, he died—that is, until death died. Until sin apologized. Until the earth rocked and reeled like a drunken man. Until the sun could no longer stand seeing its own creator crucified to a tree, so it pulled the shade across the noonday. They laid him in a borrowed tomb, but early Sunday morning, before the sun got up, the Son pulled one foot out of eternity, stepped back into time, and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matt. 28:18).

How to Deal With Fear in the New Year

God still answers prayer.

10 Questions a Pastor’s Spouse Should Ask Prospective Churches

Essential questions for screening a potential new church.

How the Leader in You Can Help the Teacher in You

You need to give yourself ample time to learn and grow to be effective.

How to Keep Your Church Appealing to Young People

These seven practices will help you stay ahead of the curve.

3 Glaring Church Growth Trends

What separates growing churches from declining churches?

Michelle Sanchez: Expand Your Missional Imagination

Is your view of the mission field too small?

Serving God Together as a Family

Loving others starts with our families.

2 Ways New Pastors Should Look to the Future

Remember these tips as you begin your new role at an established church.