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When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

Leadership Lessons From 40 Years of Ministry

Here are nine things I would tell my younger self about the experience of leading.

3 Ways We Hedge Our Faith Instead of Trusting Fully in God

Sometimes we treat our faith more like a mutual fund than a dependance on the promises of God.

The Biggest Reason Many Revitalization Efforts Fail

A big issue that might be holding back your revitalization efforts

10 Traits of High Character Leaders

The kind of leaders others want to follow display these characteristics.

3 Ways to Freshen Your Preaching

Here are some suggestions to keep your preaching from getting stale or predictable.

How to Embrace Infrequent Attendees

Here are five ways to better welcome those who love your church but attend infrequently.

Soulfires: A Pro-Life Vision on Wheels

How Joe Baker, founder of Save the Storks, learned that winning hearts is more important than winning debates in advocacy.

Why We Don’t Fix What’s Broken in Our Ministries

There are three main reasons why we let broken things stay broken in leadership.