How to Assimilate Church Visitors
If someone visits a second time, you've won 80 percent of the battle to get them to stay. Here's how to get that second (and third) visit.
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Why We Must Not Forget the Child Separation Crisis
The contrasting responses to the Thai soccer team and the separated children at the border calls us to pray and act.
Overcoming Vocational Inertia
Remember a time someone said just the right thing at the right time to you. That's the transformative power of permission giving.
Want to Be Fruitful? Look to Your Roots
Worldly success can be misleading, and the type of success you end up with is defined by the level of your rootedness in God.
How Malaysia and North Korea Inspire Impossible Prayers
Recent breakthroughs in Malaysia and North Korea, traditionally persecutors of the church, inspire us to be fervent in prayer.
3 Ways to Develop Self-Control
Self-control is essential for every leader. Without it you won't make it very far. Here are ways to cultivate it.
What Is Your Church Known for in Your Community?
When I asked churches "What is your church known for in its community?" I got some fascinating responses.
How Reaching the ‘Least’ in Your Community Also Benefits Your Church
Churches that get involved in reaching "the least of these" get energized by joining the work that Christ is doing.
8 Ways to Make Churches Better
We often focus on making our churches bigger, but if we focus on making them better, that will take care of itself.
5 Keys to Building Your Small Group Ministry
From clarifying your vision to defining a plan, these five keys will help you keep your small group ministry on track.
