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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

What Sociology Can Teach Us About Church Planting

These gathering principles are important to keep in mind for bringing people together in a church plant.

Trona Church Reaches Out in Aftermath of Earthquake

First Baptist Church of Searles Valley in Trona, California, is bringing hope to the community rocked by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake.

What to Do When You Feel Stuck as a Leader

We're all meant to keep growing. Here are some steps you can take when you feel like you've plateaued.

An Unlikely Partnership: Mainline Church and Evangelical Church Plant

A historic church in Cleveland has been resurrected through a merger with a church plant.

Dealing With the Biggest Leadership Flaw

Leaders must say what they mean, and mean what they say.

5 Suggestions When Obedience Is Costly

Remember these things when obedience is painful.

Is There a Grain of Truth in Every Criticism?

How should leaders respond to criticism that seems unmerited?

5 Small Habits That Make You a Better Leader

These habits may seem obvious at face value, but we have to constantly remind ourselves to follow through with them.