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Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

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.

‘Taste and See’ Evangelism

What if we changed our approach to ministry so that it mirrored the pattern Jesus often demonstrated?

7 Crucial Insights for Church Planters

Seven words of wisdom for church planters and leaders from Ron Edmondson.

Beyond Groundhog Day

Brad Powell: “Leading a church out of a rut demands belief that the church’s future begins now.”

Leading Change in Hostile Territory

Brad Powell: “To continue leading positively in the face of negativity, I have found that, like Jesus, I must learn to love people without needing them.”

Check Your Leadership Language

Bobby Gruenewald: "Lazy people don't need vision to be lazy."

Leadership Pitfalls: Crashing on Autopilot

Brad Powell: "The difference between a good and great leader lies in how they leverage their time."

Investing Outward

Brad Powell: "Leading a church out of a rut demands belief that the church's future begins now."

Real World Innovation: It’s a Lot Like Sausage

Larry Osborne: Five Common Mistakes and a Better Way—Is not About Risk-Taking, It's About Obedience.