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Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

4 Outreach Efforts That Are Working for Local Churches

These innovative outreach ideas are gaining traction in several churches.

How to Make It as a Bi-Vocational Pastor

Here are the skills a bi-vocational pastor needs.

What You Believe Matters More Than You Realize

We all have barriers to belief that keep us paralyzed.

Letting Go of a Defeatist Theology

We can't give in to a fatalistic acceptance of church decline.

Wycliffe Equipping Bible Translators Threatened by Persecution

Translators are relentless in their efforts even in the face of danger.

5 Inconsistencies We’re Teaching Our Kids

"Do as I say, not as a do" is not going to work for passing on our faith to the next generation.

12 Leadership Principles of Jesus

These things stand out to me.

Pastor, Don’t Struggle Alone

6 Big Difficulties Pastors Face