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Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus

Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

15 Ways to Rise Above Our Outrage Culture

How can we be peacemakers in a culture so filled with outrage and contention?

7 Things That Are True When We Run From God

Here's what happens when we disobey what we know God is asking us to do.

What Will Healthy Churches Look Like in 10 Years?

Here are some characteristics I can project based on what we're seeing today.

5 Reasons People Drift From Church and How to Respond

Helpful responses for those who have disconnected from the church.

How We Can Rejoice Through Suffering

We don't have to pretend it doesn't hurt, but we must remember where our hope lies.

When You Envy Another Pastor’s Success

If we're honest, we too often prefer to hear bad news about people we perceive to be more successful than we are.

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.