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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

Finding Momentum When Everything Is Working Against It

So you’re leading in a tougher environment than you’ve ever led through in your life. How do you find momentum and growth in a season...

Pivoting Your Self-Care

My hope is that these Ministry Pivot articles have been helpful for you and your team as you work through this season. As you...

How to Plant 10,000 Churches in One Year

Africa’s largest-attendance church grows bigger by training everyone in evangelism.

Self-Care for Leaders During a Crisis

Navigating and leading through a crisis or crises is draining on a leader. For instance, when you take into account the current pandemic (a...

Prayer and the Coronavirus

What can stop the coronavirus? I’m all in for: • Wearing my mask.• Social distancing.• Washing my hands. That makes a big difference. We also need factual and...

Creating Hope in Kenosha

1HOPE ministry is helping the hard-hit Uptown community of Kenosha, Wisconsin, by restoring hope and transforming lives in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting.

The Other Pandemic

RACE & THE GOSPEL Before the coronavirus entered the world and changed our lives, there was the pandemic of white supremacy. That is the idol,...

Pastoral Care During the Pandemic

Even in the midst of pandemic, we church leaders have to continue providing pastoral care for our sheep. Here are some reflections on this...