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Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

What I Learned in the Painful Parts of Church Planting

God has worked in me more than he has through me. His love works within us like an explorer—or, in a way, a church planter—always seeking the places that have not yet met his healing love.

The Wisdom of Outsiders

3 Big Ideas That Changed the Course of Our Ministry

How We Innovate

A Conversation With Carey Nieuwhof

The Courage Required of Visionary Leaders

Great leaders are willing to fight to protect what needs to change in their organization.

How Discipleship Builds Your Brain

Insights from interpersonal neurobiology

Handpicked by God

The world tells us we are not enough, but our heavenly Father tells a different story.

3 Intangibles of Good Leaders

The most effective leaders possess these traits.

8 Reasons to Fast

Why it's a necessary discipline for the church leader.

Avoiding 3 Natural Dangers for Teams

Peter Drucker said without leadership the following things happen naturally in teams.