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When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

Brandon O’Brien’s Top Books on Small Church Ministry

Rather than being a subcategory of American ministry, the small church is the norm. If you take a longer and broader view, most churches throughout history and in most parts of the world are and always have been small.

4 Keys for Effective Prayer in Difficult Situations

We need to double down on our belief that God answers prayer.

8 Ways to Prepare for Greater Impact During Easter

Start thinking now about this next big date on the church calendar.

What Is Evangelism, Really?

Evangelism requires a proclamation of the good news.

We Have Already Been Made New

We are liberated by Christ's work on our behalf to be the new creations we are meant to be.

Alan Briggs: Out of Isolation

Loneliness is a feeling, but isolation is a choice.

Why We Need Networks

God can do amazing things through leaders who believe we are better together.

How Earthly Possessions Are Like Confederate Currency

Soon everything not stored up in heaven will be worthless.

Helpful Reminders for Dealing With Loneliness

Truths for overcoming loneliness