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The Core of Discipleship

People make disciples. That was the charge given to us by Jesus. And disciples aren’t made at a distance.

4 Ways to Increase Your Cultural IQ

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).

Learning to Pray With the Persecuted Church

In many parts of the world, prayer is not a habit but a heartbeat. For persecuted Christians, the most persecuted religious group in the...

When It Seems Like No One’s Listening to Your Sermon

Here are six tips for how to proceed when your audience is checked out.

David Gustafson: A Fresh Look at Evangelism—Part 1

Reaching the unchurched in a post-Christendom society

David Gustafson: The Practice of Witnessing—Part 2

Practical advice on reaching your neighbors for Christ

7 Distractions That Destroy Your Productivity

Getting rid of these things is a surprisingly simply way to boost your productivity.

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.