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Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

Answering the Question Behind the Questions People Ask You

You’re familiar with the common scenario where someone half-jokingly asks for advice for a “friend.” Everyone knows the “friend” is actually the person asking...

Leading in Difficult and Confusing Times

The U.S. military created the acronym VUCA right after the Cold War. While the war was going on, the battle lines of the world...

The 3 Brain ‘Rooms’ Leaders Travel Through in a Crisis

According to Tim Johnson in his book, Crisis Leadership: How to Lead in Times of Crisis, Threat, and Uncertainty, there are two types of...

Pivoting Your Leadership Teams

I am not sure there is anyone who would disagree with the statement that in order for a church to be successful in carrying...

3 Ways to Connect With Gamers in Your Youth Group

This is a significant moment for video games and those who are connected to gaming culture. Before we get any further, if you find...

5 Essential Elements Needed as We Reinvent Church

It’s possible that the church will change more in one year than it has in the last 50 years. I know that can be frustrating...

What Will Renewal and Revival Require?

As a leader and pastor, there are some tough questions I face every day. Actually, they're more in my face than I’d like. What do...

Why the Church Gathering Matters

I don’t know who wrote this but I’ve seen it pop up in my social media feed over and over and over these past...