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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

Lessons Learned Since ‘Autopsy of a Deceased Church’

Six things we've learned in the five years since the book was written.

3 Challenges Created by Infrequent Church Attendance

Less frequent church attendance creates practical challenges for effective discipleship.

6 Ways Your Church Can Help Mothers Drowning in Stress

Here are ways your church can help support single and/or working mothers.

5 Tough Decisions You May Need to Make

These decisions, though extraordinarily difficult to make, might be the key to health for you and the church.

The Mental Health Issues That Hinder Leadership

Addressing the mental health issues that hinder our leadership.

A Divine Conspiracy in the Same Direction

An imagined dialogue between Eugene Peterson and Dallas Willard based on their written works.

How to Know Someone Is Competent for a Staff Role

Hiring the right staff person is half the battle; the other half is getting them in the right "seat."

5 Symptoms of Religion (Without the Gospel)

Do a quick check to see if any of these attitudes are sneaking in to your heart.