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Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus

Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

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.

Why You Can’t ‘Chase Two Rabbits’ in Ministry

Here are some common places where a divided focus hurts ministry.