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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...

8 Tangible Ways to Love Your Neighbors

We take Jesus’ command to love our neighbor seriously by taking it literally.

The 5 Worst Traits in a Leader

Organizations can grow with leaders flawed in these ways, but they won't be healthy long-term.

Why Does God Let Us Keep Struggling Against Sin?

The surprising way God's love is revealed in our continued struggle with sin.

10 Funny Distractions Pastors Faced While Preaching

No one ever said that a pastor's life is boring.

Why Testimony Is the Spark of Revival

"We’re so concerned about taming our tongues that we’ve forgotten that sometimes our call is to loosen them."

6 Common Gaps Church Leaders Need to Be Aware of

These are gaps that commonly plague churches, and will plague yours if you don't keep an eye out for them.

The Key to Lasting Spiritual Growth and Fruitfulness

To grow, you must abide in Christ.

Why We Need Mentors

We learn more through relationship than we ever do in the classroom.