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How Can We Prepare to Trust God Through Trials We Don’t Understand?

None of us knows what 2026 will bring, but no doubt it will have its difficult moments as well as its wonderful ones. How can we wisely prepare our hearts and minds to trust God through trials when they come?

Is Revival Here Now?

When God chooses to blow the wind of his Spirit, we should be ready. How do we set the sails?

15 New Year’s Resolutions Straight Out of Scripture

What would a set of New Year’s resolutions look like for you and your church, your role as a leader, or simply as someone who wants to live a life of strategic kingdom investment? And specifically, what if they came from the Bible?

Why The ‘Softer’ Side of Leadership Is Stronger Than You Think

We tend to elevate qualities like confidence, decisiveness and courage in leadership, but the 'softer' qualities are just as important.

5 Reasons Some Long-Term Pastorates Fail

Long-term pastorates are often a good thing, but they come with some unique challenges.

Addressing 3 New Fears of Young People in a Digital Age

How can we as parents, coaches, church leaders and educators address these fears that are mainstream in the next generation?

10 Things I Learned Leading a Church Through Revitalization

Here are some of the tough lessons I learned along the way as I led an established church through a season of change.

What Does Servant-Leadership Really Look Like?

There is currently a lot of buzz about the need to pursue servant leadership, but what is it, really?

Why ‘Follow Your Heart’ Is Bad Advice

It's a comforting sentiment, but followers of Christ know that our hearts can be deceitful.

Atmosphere Church Reaches Out to Thousand Oaks in a Time of Crisis

Pastor Jim Crews has ministered in the aftermath of the Las Vegas and Thousand Oaks shootings, and now the Woolsey Fire.

6 Reasons the Role of Interim Pastor Is Changing Dramatically

The role of interim pastor is changing to be more complex and have higher expectations. Here's why.