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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.

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.

Is Your Church Structured for Growth or Control?

Are the structures of your church holding you back from being able to make good decisions?

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.