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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.

Breaking Free From the Enemy-Making Machine

How to live the presence of Christ in a divided culture.

How I Think Differently About Funding Our Church Plant

I started off thinking that fundraising was a distraction from ministry, but now I see the deeper spiritual benefits.

5 Tips When Conflict Develops on a Team

Advice for those times when a leader needs to step in to resolve team conflict.

5 Perspectives When a Group Leaves Your Church

Some things to keep in mind during the recovery period.

Who Earns Your Political Support?

Choosing a candidate is not always easy, so here are some helpful things to consider when voting.

3 Steps for a Successful Church Launch

These three types of practice services will help ensure that you launch well.

Being People of Virtue in a Culture of Vice

We as Christians can model a different, better way to engage in politics.

Facing Cultural Headwinds Against Evangelism

I recently came back on a flight from Orange County. Before departing from California, the pilot announced that we would be arriving in Chicago...