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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...

3 Steps for a Successful Church Launch

These three types of practice services will help ensure that you launch well.

Being People of Virtue in a Culture of Vice

We as Christians can model a different, better way to engage in politics.

Facing Cultural Headwinds Against Evangelism

I recently came back on a flight from Orange County. Before departing from California, the pilot announced that we would be arriving in Chicago...

Leadership Lessons From 40 Years of Ministry

Here are nine things I would tell my younger self about the experience of leading.

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.