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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.

The Once and Future People of the Book

Christian discipleship will remain an ever-receding goal without real Bible renewal in our churches.

Why We Need to Stop Chasing Relevance

Are we becoming irrelevant by chasing what's trendy?

Erwin McManus: The Peaceable Warrior—Part 1

Greatness always lies on the other side of our pain.

Erwin McManus: Greatness Lies on the Other Side of Pain—Part 2

Christianity is a place of unconditional love that also never lets us remain anything less than what we were created to be.

How to Spot Young Leaders in the Making

There are two types of team members: leaders and doers. Here's how to tell the difference.

7 Essential Paradigms for Church Growth

To grow your church in a healthy way, these paradigms must be in place.

16 Ways Multisite Churches Fail

Launching is important, but here are mistakes churches make that keep the new site from thriving.

How to Cultivate a Great Church Team

Here are some ways to tell if your team is on track.