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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

Taking Off the Cape: Your Leadership Superpower Might Be Your Biggest Leadership Problem

Wise leaders don’t waste a crisis—they use it to help their people become the very best versions of themselves.

Suffering Is About Knowing Jesus Better

I saw firsthand what God did in Nanci though her suffering, and I know what He has done in me through mine.

More Than Words and Effort

There is a sense in which we earthlings are reproducing Jesus in this world. Or, to be more exact, the Holy Spirit is producing Christlike people in this world.

Conflict Happens

Diversity plus maturity equals strength. We don’t have to agree to make one another stronger.

The Key Things Evangelistic Churches Do

7 practices that encourage a culture of evangelism in churches

Two Dreams to Remember

The kingdom we belong to is eternal and as we live in his kingdom, we are to bless and serve those around us.

Grace Church: Grounded in the Scriptures

When Grier first started preaching, his goal was to build a healthy church.

Why Every Young Church Leader Needs an Older Mentor

6 benefits I’ve found from listening to someone who’s walked the path I’m on