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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

5 Keys to a Volunteer-Friendly Church

What your volunteers most want from your church

Will Our Relationships with Others in Heaven Be Part of Our Eternal Rewards?

Christians will have a wonderful place to live in Heaven even without visiting others’ dwellings.

Faith, Tech and AI: What People Want from the Church

Understanding what AI means for ministry and all domains of life will be vitally important to the future of the church and our communities.

Debunking the 5 Most Common Criticisms of Megachurches

Many people hate megachurches, but let's take a closer look at whether their criticisms are founded.

Pondering the Work of Christ

We have a Savior because of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. There is a workable salvation!

Holding on to Jesus

Three years ago, the staff at Venture knew something was missing so they began holding worship and prayer revival nights. Before long, the Holy Spirit started moving at Venture and everything changed.

Ed Stetzer: All Shapes and Sizes

A church with mission-shaped people living together for the gospel makes all the difference.

Lausanne Daily Dispatch: My 3 Hopes for the Global Congress

Lausanne reflects one of the most significant opportunities in our generation to bring our questions to our global brothers and sisters and get substantive input.