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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.

7 Distractions That Destroy Your Productivity

Getting rid of these things is a surprisingly simply way to boost your productivity.

The Top 10 Challenges in Pastoral Care

Based on a social media survey, here are the biggest challenges pastors face in pastoral care.

Building a Culture of Multiplication

Here's how we've built an organizational structure in our church that sustains health, growth and multiplication.

6 Tips for Reaching Your Next Generation Supporters

For your ministry to survive and thrive long-term, you need to start thinking about how to reach next-gen givers.

Why After a Decade Our Church Is No Longer Multisite

Here are the reasons we decided to reincorporate our satellite campuses into the original campus.

The Beliefs That Limit Your Leadership

God did not create us for mediocrity, but to influence others for his sake.

How to Develop Character as a Leader

Here are five proven pathways to develop character.

What to Do With Our Desires

Understanding desire in light of the Christian life.