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There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

Mark Sayers: The False Promise of Platforms

A platform society equates visibility with influence. But it doesn’t really align with the kingdom of God mentality.

Be Honest About Your Grief

There are times when it's appropriate to mourn.

The Key to Overcoming Temptation

What it means to be dead to sin.

10 Longings for the Church in the Next 10 Years

These are my hopes and prayers for the church in the coming years.

How to Reverse a Decline in Attendance

6 ways to address flat or declining attendance.

Natasha Sistrunk Robinson: Childlike and Mature

The paradoxical call of Christians to be both childlike and mature.

10 Church Networking Models—Part 1

It's critical for us to work together for kingdom multiplication.

10 Church Networking Models—Part 2

More networks will lead to more churches being planted.

The Yearning Beyond Suffering

Hard as it is to imagine, the future glory that will be revealed will make our present suffering pale by comparison.