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Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

How to Say No in a Positive Way

Saying no is never fun, but it's an essential leadership skill.

Dealing With the ‘Drainers’

How Jesus handled difficult people.

In the Beginning, God Blessed

God's first act toward humanity tells us a lot about who he is.

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.