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Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

The Vital Link Between Church Attendance and Faith

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

Practicing Apologetics in Our Cities

As our society evolves, so must our evangelistic approaches.

How to Counsel a Gender-Confused Child

Here are three ways parents can care for their child.

Breaking Free from Anxiety

If we can understand what anxiety is and where it comes from, we can escape its clutches.

Becoming a Part of the Community You’re Trying to Reach

Why families need to live where your church is located.

How to Face Rejection as a Leader

Some will like what they hear; others will not. Here's how to respond.

20 Truths About Being a Pastor

I wish someone had told me these things before I became a pastor.

10 Signs Your Church Is Becoming Outward-Focused

Here are some hopeful indicators that your church is becoming burdened for its city.