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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

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.

When Ministry Wears You Out Learn to Lament

Instead of giving up, take your frustrations and complaints to God with this helpful prayer language.