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Community Christian Church: A Warm Welcome

When people visit Community and decide to stay, Pastor John Scott says, it’s because of the worship, the teaching, the children’s ministry and, most importantly, the feeling of belonging.

Ministry in the Marketplace

If we want to see a church planting movement in every place and people group, we must engage with covocational leaders.

Ed Stetzer: Coming Back

We have to take a step back as we teach God’s Word, building upon the grand narrative of redemption to show how every issue dealt with in the story of God is centered in Christ.

How Community Combats Self-Centeredness

Generally, the more isolated we are from community, the more self-centered we become over time.

When to Consider a Name Change

In some instances a name change might be just what's needed to re-energize your ministry.

5 Keys for Making the Most of Small Groups

Your church will grow warmer as you prioritize relationships in small groups.

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.