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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

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.

The Messy Beauty of the First Christmas Tree

Throughout the Scriptures we find attempt after attempt to stop the Messiah’s arrival.

7 Helpful Skills for Pastors of Growing Churches to Cultivate

Each of these skills can be developed with intentionality.

The Right Kind of Excellence

Is our pursuit of excellence driven by passion or perfectionism?

Hope Was Born

May the mystery of the incarnation captivate your spirit this Christmas season. —The Editors

How Your Church Can Boost Its Bottom Line

Why churches need business plans.

The Missing Piece of the Church Planting Puzzle

What does it take to create movement and accomplish the mission of Jesus?

Seeing the Vulnerable Among Us

To help people, we have to truly see them.

Jesus: A Lifespan for Eternity

A college-age poet once wrote, "Christmas has no meaning and its message is a loss, if you fail to see the manger overshadowed by the cross." And so we wonder: What did the Creator see when he entered his creation?