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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.

The Power of Your Story to Draw People to Faith

Your testimony is a powerful tool to contextualize the gospel for people who don't yet know Christ.

What Americans Believe About Jesus

People feel warmly toward Jesus, and we’re seeing a high degree of spiritual openness in America.

Why Reaching the LGBTQ Community Starts With Relationships

Sharing Christ starts with getting to know LGBTQ people.

20 Funny Preaching Faux Pas

Finding the humor when the words don’t come out right

It Takes Time to Rise in Leadership

Get really good at your current job before you seek the next position. Learn your craft, grow as a leader, and become the go-to person that everyone wants on their team.

When the Problem of Evil and Suffering Becomes Real

Most of us aren’t taught the truth about evil and suffering until we experience them.

Taking Hospitality to the Next Level

For a large congregation whose majority is made up of military families, connecting quickly and easily can be a difficult task to accomplish.

Are You Bitter?

Your bitterness affects every other relationship you have. Few of us are so intentional and strong that we can compartmentalize every relationship.