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Beyond Burnout: Finding God in the Ashes

Where you are burned out, and you’re just desperately craving some real comfort, Jesus breaks himself into a feast for you, so that you can savor and taste and see that the Lord is good, and your heart can burn with hope within you again.

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry

Putting evangelism at the center of your disciple-making strategy is the game-changer.

Jimmy Dodd: The Counter to ‘Me First’ Culture

Ubuntu finds good in individual uniqueness and difference, but always in the context of togetherness and community.

6 Things Leaders Hate Doing (But Need to Do Anyway)

These aspects of leadership may not be fun or exciting, but paying attention to them is essential to success as a leader.

How the Church Can Take the Lead in Suicide Prevention

"The church is for the broken. A church without the broken is a broken church."

When It’s Time to Stop Forgiving a Leader’s Weakness

Leaders are human and there are many times when forgiveness is appropriate. But sometimes further action is necessary.

7 Fundamental Traits of Healthy Churches

When I reviewed several model churches, I discovered that healthy churches have these traits in common.

How We Got Involved in Battling Cybersex Trafficking

Our church partnered with International Justice Mission and began to see ourselves as sent to our own community too.

3 Ways to Get Control of Your Tech Usage

If we don't control our use of technology, it will control us. Here are three ways to take charge.

7 Things That Keep Leaders From Leading Well

These are the most common reasons I hear for pastors and church leaders being ineffective.

The Improbable Math of the Gospel

Three chapters in Matthew communicate the essence of our faith and show us how to reach out with the gospel.