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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.

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.