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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...

Jeffrey Epstein and the Abuse Crisis in the Church

The problem is not simply "out there." Here are ways the church can be part of the solution.

Study: Many Christians Don’t Consistently Serve Others

"Few Protestant churchgoers say they strongly agree they are personally taking actions that indicate a life of service to God and others."

Drew Hyun: He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

We cannot forget God's bigger purpose and plans as we plant churches and mobilize people.

How to Lead Emerging Leaders

Leadership development helps ensure that emerging leaders' gifts are properly being utilized.

Stop Obsessing Over Younger Generations

Reaching young people is important, but not to the detriment of reaching established generations.

The State of the Multisite Movement

An update on the trends in multisite churches

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.