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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

Turning the World Upside Down

The 18th-century preacher John Wesley once wrote to a fellow believer: “Give me 100 who fear nothing but sin, and desire nothing but God, and...

Becoming a Confident Leader

Overcome your insecurities to increase your leadership confidence.

How Should We Pivot Our Communication in This Season?

As the church, we communicate with several different groups at a time. I want to be clear that when I say we communicate it...

What Questions Should You Ask a Pastor Search Team?

I’ve previously written these posts about pastor search teams: 6 Reasons Pastor Search Teams Don’t Always Work and 14 Mistakes Search Committees Make. Today,...

How to Address the Chronic Anxiety Surrounding the Pandemic

This article originally appeared on MissioAlliance.org and is reposted here by permission. If there were ever a time in recent history in which anxiety seems likely to...

7 Warnings for People in Leadership

I often hear from pastors who want to grow as leaders. They feel pressure to steer the church on a healthy course. Most of...

7 Things About Gen Z Your Church Needs to Understand

Insights for the church from a Gen Z thinker.

How to Manage Your Stress as a Leader

Ask someone how they’re doing. The common response: “I’m good, thanks!” Here’s the more candid version I’m hearing these days. “I think I’m pretty good, but I’m...