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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.

Leadership Lessons From 40 Years of Ministry

Here are nine things I would tell my younger self about the experience of leading.

3 Ways We Hedge Our Faith Instead of Trusting Fully in God

Sometimes we treat our faith more like a mutual fund than a dependance on the promises of God.

The Biggest Reason Many Revitalization Efforts Fail

A big issue that might be holding back your revitalization efforts

10 Traits of High Character Leaders

The kind of leaders others want to follow display these characteristics.

3 Ways to Freshen Your Preaching

Here are some suggestions to keep your preaching from getting stale or predictable.

How to Embrace Infrequent Attendees

Here are five ways to better welcome those who love your church but attend infrequently.

Soulfires: A Pro-Life Vision on Wheels

How Joe Baker, founder of Save the Storks, learned that winning hearts is more important than winning debates in advocacy.

Why We Don’t Fix What’s Broken in Our Ministries

There are three main reasons why we let broken things stay broken in leadership.