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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

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?