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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

6 Reasons Longer Sermons Are Not Better

If you can't do it in 30, you probably can't do it better in 60.

Outreach 100 Consortium: What I’m Learning

Outreach 100 pastors share their thoughts on church growth, discipleship, outreach and faithful ministry.

Why Do We Avoid Planting Churches?

There are at least four factors that contribute to a lack of church planting vision in our churches.

How the Web Is Dulling Your Leadership

Why too much of what you want is a bad thing.

How We Shape Culture

Reaching our culture is just as important as ministry inside the church's walls.

How to Create Entry Points for Visitors

Attending a church for the first time can be intimidating. Here are ways to ease vistors' transition.

Brandt Jean and the Complexity of Forgiveness

Does forgiveness preclude feeling pain or seeking justice?

How Leadership Stress Affects Your Brain

And how to fix it.