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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.

Sandra Peoples: Is Your Church Accessible to Families With Disabilities?

“The way a pastor treats families that have a member with a disability, the way he preaches, the way he talks about suffering, all of that matters.” -Sandra Peoples

Gateway Fellowship Church: Building Community

The key is establishing real community, authentic friendships and a true relationship with the Lord.

5 Words That Can Make or Break a Church

I often get asked why churches stop growing and start declining; these are the first five places I look.

Avoiding the On-Ramps to Burnout

It’s a daunting task, leading the church. Perhaps the greater challenge is leading ourselves.

The 5 Stages of Recovery When Toxic People Leave

The pain caused when toxic church members leave can give way to long-term growth and renewed church health.

What We Can Learn From the Street Corner Evangelist

We can debate the evangelistic effectiveness, but there are also helpful principles we can learn.

The Hundred Year Influence of Henrietta Mears

God used the simple obedience of Henrietta Mears to influence countless thousands of lives, and he can use you too.

Encouraging Signs for Multiethnic Churches

Pastors of color face unique challenges, but there are encouraging signs that they are beginning to overcome them.

You Grow As a Christian the Same Way You Became One

God's acceptance is not based on how well we live the Christian life, but on Christ's finished work on the cross.

‘Mind the Alligators’: A Lesson in Spiritual Vigilance

A safari in Botswana reminded me of the importance of being wary of the Devil and focusing on the kingdom.