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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

Addressing the Challenges Single Women Face in Missions

Single women face these four REAL challenges.

Benefits of Medium-Sized Churches

Small churches, large churches, megachurches, house churches, and church plants all have a place in the kingdom of God. However, mid-size churches today have some distinct advantages in North American culture.

A Tugboat Named ‘Faithful’

When leaders convince themselves that they no longer need voices in their lives to guide them through dangerous harbors, a catastrophe is inevitable.

5 Ways to Gauge Your Spiritual Maturity

How do you know if you're growing in your faith?

What Does Your Facility Say About Your Church?

Excellence is nothing more and nothing less than doing the best you can with what you have. Which means every church can communicate excellence.

Focus on the Journey Instead of the Destination

God is more interested in who you're becoming than where you're going.

7 Ways to Be More Productive

These are some proven ways I've found to make the most of my days.

Making Heaven Full

The church is a trusted resource in the community, playing an active role in the Columbus Dream Center, which offers resources, meals, support and hope to people in the surrounding area.