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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.

When Ministry Wears You Out Learn to Lament

Instead of giving up, take your frustrations and complaints to God with this helpful prayer language.

Lessons Learned Since ‘Autopsy of a Deceased Church’

Six things we've learned in the five years since the book was written.

3 Challenges Created by Infrequent Church Attendance

Less frequent church attendance creates practical challenges for effective discipleship.

6 Ways Your Church Can Help Mothers Drowning in Stress

Here are ways your church can help support single and/or working mothers.

5 Tough Decisions You May Need to Make

These decisions, though extraordinarily difficult to make, might be the key to health for you and the church.

The Mental Health Issues That Hinder Leadership

Addressing the mental health issues that hinder our leadership.

A Divine Conspiracy in the Same Direction

An imagined dialogue between Eugene Peterson and Dallas Willard based on their written works.

How to Know Someone Is Competent for a Staff Role

Hiring the right staff person is half the battle; the other half is getting them in the right "seat."