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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...

Are We Replacing Faith With Structure?

When a church is established, it's easy to begin depending more on the structures in place than walking by faith.

Why a Clear Succession Plan Is Essential

Having a clear succession plan laid out in your church's bylaws is a must.

7 Early Warning Signs of a Hard Heart

How do you know if your heart is growing cynical and closed-off?

The Once and Future People of the Book

Christian discipleship will remain an ever-receding goal without real Bible renewal in our churches.

Why We Need to Stop Chasing Relevance

Are we becoming irrelevant by chasing what's trendy?

Erwin McManus: The Peaceable Warrior—Part 1

Greatness always lies on the other side of our pain.

Erwin McManus: Greatness Lies on the Other Side of Pain—Part 2

Christianity is a place of unconditional love that also never lets us remain anything less than what we were created to be.

How to Spot Young Leaders in the Making

There are two types of team members: leaders and doers. Here's how to tell the difference.