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David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

The Future of Church Outreach: 3 Key Trends We Must Engage

EDITORIAL Leading Mission | Andy Cook Standing on the steps of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Hall in 1980, Graham asked his audience a pivotal question: How...

Pastors’ Most Challenging Counseling Issues

The most difficult issues according to pastors we asked on social media.

What Makes Young Leaders Want to Stay?

These eight motivating factors help contribute to an environment that creates investment and longevity.

4 Reasons to Plan Your Sermon Series in Advance

I've experienced several benefits from planning my upcoming sermon series months in advance.

Putting Money in Perspective

Money is neither everything nor nothing—it's a tool.

The Impact of Quiet Obedience

God does his greatest work through simple acts of obedience.

10 Ways to Recruit Workers in Your Church

These strategies will help you activate the gifts of the members of the body in your church.

The Key to Spiritual Growth

Obedience is the road to fruitfulness.

Trends in New Hispanic Church Plants

As with most other church plants, new Hispanic church works see exponential growth during the first few years.