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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.

How Is Preaching Different From Motivational Speaking?

There are two key characteristics that set preaching apart.

Francis Chan: Out of the Wave Pool, Into the Fire

Discovering and living the more we were created for.

Why Feel Guilty?

Guilt and our conscience is designed to warn us of something that needs to be corrected. Don't ignore it.

The Biggest Challenge Leaders Face

Taking control of this facet of leadership will help you become that much more decisive and effective as a leader.

5 of Pastors’ Greatest Secret Fears

How many of these have you also experienced?

When It Seems Like No One’s Listening to Your Sermon

Here are six tips for how to proceed when your audience is checked out.

David Gustafson: A Fresh Look at Evangelism—Part 1

Reaching the unchurched in a post-Christendom society

David Gustafson: The Practice of Witnessing—Part 2

Practical advice on reaching your neighbors for Christ