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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.

5 Ways to Align Your Church Leadership and Mission

Your church's unique calling should be championed and celebrated by your leadership team.

Why God Allows Thorns in Our Lives

Here are six reasons God allows us to experience suffering.

6 Questions for Those Entering Ministry Later in Life

These are the most common questions we ask people going into ministry later in life.

Why Every Church Should Multiply

Church planting, campus launching, multisite, live preaching, video venue … is this just for a few churches called to (or just into) that sort...

What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed

As a leader, there have been numerous times when I have been in over my head with the challenges and opportunities I was facing....

4 Keys for Churches to Make a Good First Impression

You get 10 minutes to make a first impression; here are the big things I look for when I visit a church.

Why the Gospel Is Deeply Political

Jesus presented a vision of a kingdom in direct opposition with the empire of his day.

Jesus’ 5 Challenges To Every Leader

Jesus' challenges to the leaders of his day are a sobering warning to leaders today.