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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

Lessons for Taming the ‘Tigers’ in Our Midst

How to deal with damaging people in your church.

The Tennessee Tornado: How to Help, Not Hurt

The pastor of Hope City Church shares helpful advice gleaned in the aftermath of the 2011 Joplin tornado.

What Happens When God Calls You?

Three guarantees when you follow the call of God

What You Learn When Suffering Is all You Have

What do you offer when you have nothing?

3 Things Our Anxieties Reveal to Us

What are your anxieties telling you?

5 Keys for Healthy Churches Going Forward

Churches that survive into the future will be characterized by these things.

Expose Yourself to New Ideas

Maximizing your leadership requires new ideas.

How Churches Are Different Than Cafeterias

Why the church shouldn't be run like a cafeteria