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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

The Top 10 Challenges in Pastoral Care

Based on a social media survey, here are the biggest challenges pastors face in pastoral care.

Building a Culture of Multiplication

Here's how we've built an organizational structure in our church that sustains health, growth and multiplication.

6 Tips for Reaching Your Next Generation Supporters

For your ministry to survive and thrive long-term, you need to start thinking about how to reach next-gen givers.

Why After a Decade Our Church Is No Longer Multisite

Here are the reasons we decided to reincorporate our satellite campuses into the original campus.

The Beliefs That Limit Your Leadership

God did not create us for mediocrity, but to influence others for his sake.

How to Develop Character as a Leader

Here are five proven pathways to develop character.

What to Do With Our Desires

Understanding desire in light of the Christian life.

The Pastor’s Role as Cheerleader

You can boost your staff, volunteers and congregation by being intentional about cheering them on.