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Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

What I Learned in the Painful Parts of Church Planting

God has worked in me more than he has through me. His love works within us like an explorer—or, in a way, a church planter—always seeking the places that have not yet met his healing love.

What if Good Friday Had Never Happened?

In short, we'd be hopeless.

What Kinds of Churches Will Survive the Pandemic?

Which churches will thrive, which will struggle, and what is the way forward?

Why This Could Be the Most Spiritually Receptive Week of Our Lives

Disasters and Christian holidays make people more receptive. This week we have both.

Witness During the Time of the Coronavirus

Suggestions for keeping witnessing on the radar during social distancing and beyond.

3 Reasons for a Christian to Study Islam

To communicate the gospel well to our Muslim neighbors, we must first understand them.

When Elijah Went Through Three Years of Self-Quarantine

Elijah experienced a season of rich spiritual growth. You can experience the same.

Don’t Miss the Church’s Missional Moment During the COVID-19 Crisis

How to leverage the opportunity we've been given to reach the lost.

5 Ways the Coronavirus Is Making the Church Stronger

In the midst of the pandemic, God is still at work.