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The Core of Discipleship

People make disciples. That was the charge given to us by Jesus. And disciples aren’t made at a distance.

4 Ways to Increase Your Cultural IQ

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).

Learning to Pray With the Persecuted Church

In many parts of the world, prayer is not a habit but a heartbeat. For persecuted Christians, the most persecuted religious group in the...

Living as Christians in the Age of Outrage

How can we be at our best when we're tempted toward rage or retreat?

3 Unhelpful Postures on a Leadership Team

These roles can sometimes be helpful outside the leadership team, but inside they can breed contention.

What Makes Youth Pastors Stay?

I never planned to be a youth pastor at the same church for 21 years, but here's how my church made it possible.

How Your Attitude Defines Your Leadership

Your attitude, in many ways, determines how effective you will be as a leader.

The Formative Power of Hard Questions

There are questions aimed at information, and then there are questions aimed at formation.

5 Ways It’s OK to Run Your Church Like a Business

There are certain business principles that churches would do well to emulate.

Friends First

Shouldn’t We Love Our Neighbors Even if They Never Come to Christ?

The Vital Link Between Church Attendance and Faith

To persevere in the faith, we cannot abandon the church.