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How to Leverage Existing Ministries for Outreach

“You could launch new outreach ministries without removing any existing ministries, increasing your budget or adding staff.”

One Church’s Story of Transformation

We waited as each church went through the 30-day jumpstart. Then we heard the stories.

Charlie Dates: The Indestructible Power of the Gospel

Jesus lived 33 years, walking on water as it recognized its creator King and became a solid. He turned water into wine. He welcomed sinners and the marginalized into his company. And then, he died—that is, until death died. Until sin apologized. Until the earth rocked and reeled like a drunken man. Until the sun could no longer stand seeing its own creator crucified to a tree, so it pulled the shade across the noonday. They laid him in a borrowed tomb, but early Sunday morning, before the sun got up, the Son pulled one foot out of eternity, stepped back into time, and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me” (Matt. 28:18).

What Does Servant-Leadership Really Look Like?

There is currently a lot of buzz about the need to pursue servant leadership, but what is it, really?

Why ‘Follow Your Heart’ Is Bad Advice

It's a comforting sentiment, but followers of Christ know that our hearts can be deceitful.

Atmosphere Church Reaches Out to Thousand Oaks in a Time of Crisis

Pastor Jim Crews has ministered in the aftermath of the Las Vegas and Thousand Oaks shootings, and now the Woolsey Fire.

6 Reasons the Role of Interim Pastor Is Changing Dramatically

The role of interim pastor is changing to be more complex and have higher expectations. Here's why.

Can Social Media Be Redeemed?

Who is the star of our social media profiles? Do they point to the work our Savior has done in and for us?

Handling Tough Transitions With Gratitude

How do you respond when everything is changing around you and not all of those changes feel good?

How to Escape Addiction to Anxiety

We so easily slip into feeling anxious, but anxiety is a liar and a false-prophet. Here's how to let it go.

4 Signs of Unhealthy Communication on a Team

Unhealthy communication destroys trust within a team. Here are some things to look for.