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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...

How Healthy Is Your Church?

Church health never happens on accident.

How Your Church Can Advocate for Immigrants

Here are five practical ways you and your church can speak out on behalf of immigrants and refugees.

Breaking Free From the Limitations We Accept

God did not save you to tame you.

5 Signs Small Churches Are Making a Comeback

Encouraging indications that smaller churches are experiencing a renaissance.

7 Obstacles to Ministry Health

Unchecked, these seven things will keep your ministry mired in mediocrity.

What to Do With the 5 Most Difficult Types of People

Take some time to understand the motivations of these tough-to-lead personalities.

Common Myths About Pastors

Do you recognize these three frequent misperceptions of the pastoral role?

Teach Us to Pray: The Significance of the Lord’s Prayer

Why prayer is the breath of spiritual life.