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Where Do you See God at Work in Your Church?

We know God is with us, but under the pace and pressure of life and leadership, we become focused more on solutions than His presence.

Take a Tech Break

Try consciously counting how many times you reach for [your phone] even in a single hour.

When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

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?

Incarnation: The Biology of Christmas

From the Archives: The virgin birth contradicts the laws of science. But our faith rests on the miracle of the incarnation.