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Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

5 Small Habits That Make You a Better Leader

These habits may seem obvious at face value, but we have to constantly remind ourselves to follow through with them.

10 Ways to Respond to the Reality of Church Shoppers

Church shoppers are a tough aspect of ministry. Here are some things to remember.

The Truth About Suffering

We have two options as we face the pain of our daily lives.

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."