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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

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.

Wycliffe: Over 600 Language Groups Request Translations

Wycliffe's MAST collaborative translation method has dramatically reduced the time needed for translation.