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Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

Are We Replacing Faith With Structure?

When a church is established, it's easy to begin depending more on the structures in place than walking by faith.

Why a Clear Succession Plan Is Essential

Having a clear succession plan laid out in your church's bylaws is a must.

7 Early Warning Signs of a Hard Heart

How do you know if your heart is growing cynical and closed-off?

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.