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When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

Hopeful Signs for Declining Churches

Here are things I've seen in churches that have been able to reverse their decline.

10 Questions to Ask on a Personal Retreat

I use these questions to refocus myself on what matters.

How Leaders Shape Their Ministries

The way you address these things will impact your team and shape who you are.

3 Things to Consider Before Your Church Building Project

Keep these things in mind as you consider expanding.

Are We Shepherds or Hirelings?

Ministry begins when we learn and live the difference.

Power and the Church: Recovering a Biblical View

To prevent abuse of power, we must understand what power is.

7 Things a Leader Should Never Say

These things are sure to sabotage your leadership and your team.

The Bible Wasn’t Written to You … and That’s OK

To understand the Bible's purpose for us, we first need to acknowledge why and to whom it was written.