Features

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.

Why Rachel Held Evans Mattered

Reflecting on the influence and reach of Rachel Held Evans.

The Top 10 Reasons People Leave the Church

These insights were gleaned from tracking the dechurched over several years.

3 Temptations When a Church Plant Is Stable

Sustainability in a church plant is good, right? But it comes with new challenges.

The Church in a Post-Willow Creek World

In the wake of the Willow Creek and Harvest Bible Chapel failures of leadership, we need to rethink how we "do church."

A Beautifully Wasted Life

My mentor Manley Christopher Beasley passed away with many things left unaccomplished, but he left a lasting impression on me.

Open Secrets: When I First Understood the Bible

And what has God freely given us? Open secrets about his way for us to live.

5 Unique Challenges of Leadership in the Social Media Age

Here are some of the temptations for leaders living in a digital age.

A Bible for Every Language

How the nation's largest Bible translators are collaborating to finish the mission.