Features

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

Ed Stetzer: All Shapes and Sizes

A church with mission-shaped people living together for the gospel makes all the difference.

Holding on to Jesus

Three years ago, the staff at Venture knew something was missing so they began holding worship and prayer revival nights. Before long, the Holy Spirit started moving at Venture and everything changed.

Lausanne Daily Dispatch: My 3 Hopes for the Global Congress

Lausanne reflects one of the most significant opportunities in our generation to bring our questions to our global brothers and sisters and get substantive input.

Addressing the Challenges Single Women Face in Missions

Single women face these four REAL challenges.

Benefits of Medium-Sized Churches

Small churches, large churches, megachurches, house churches, and church plants all have a place in the kingdom of God. However, mid-size churches today have some distinct advantages in North American culture.

A Tugboat Named ‘Faithful’

When leaders convince themselves that they no longer need voices in their lives to guide them through dangerous harbors, a catastrophe is inevitable.

5 Ways to Gauge Your Spiritual Maturity

How do you know if you're growing in your faith?

What Does Your Facility Say About Your Church?

Excellence is nothing more and nothing less than doing the best you can with what you have. Which means every church can communicate excellence.