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Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

7 Tough Decisions Smart Leaders Make

These leadership decisions are hard to commit to in the short-term, but each pays big dividends in the future.

How to Keep From Burning Out in Youth Ministry

Smart pacing is key to lasting in ministry.

Why Moral Failure Is Not a Megachurch Problem

Moral failure is not exclusive to megachurch pastors.

How the 2011 Earthquake Has Transformed Outreach to Japan

People in Tohoku were drawn to Christianity by the Christians who kept returning to help.

7 Hard-Earned Church Leadership Lessons

These hard-earned leadership lessons are the fruit of 2 decades of leadership.

9 Ways to Stay Motivated for Ministry Year-Round

Are you struggling with motivation? Take a look at these areas of your life.

The 5-Hour Challenge That Will Make Your Church Focus Outward

Commit to spending 5 hours a week on outwardly focused ministry and evangelism.

Why a Little Routine Can Be Good for Your Brain

Free up some mental space to focus on the things that really matter.