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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

What Churches Are Learning as They Begin to Regather

Reopening church in light of COVID-19 has brought 9 things into sharper focus.

Exponential Launches a Collection of Free Webinars on Church Multiplication and Race

Guests including John Perkins, Miles McPherson, Brian Loritts, Matt Chandler, Grant Skeldon, Brenda Salter McNeil and more

How Convoy of Hope Is Responding in a Record Year for Natural Disasters

Convoy of Hope trains year-round to respond quickly and provide relief.

How 5 Types of Church Leaders Will Fare in the Future

The future belongs to the innovators.

What Qualifies as ‘the Church’?

5 characteristics that set the church apart.

What Is the Posture of Your Heart Toward Missions?

Unpacking what we mean when we say, “God can use me right where I am.”

Bonhoeffer’s Black Jesus

RACE & THE GOSPEL When you think of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, what immediately comes to mind? Perhaps costly discipleship, German prophet or Confessing Church. Only rarely...

Why ‘Church Adoption’ and ‘Church Fostering’ Are Essential

When Sam Rainer coined the word “adoption” two years ago as a descriptor of one church acquiring another, I knew he was on to...