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A Sanctifying Space

The local church does not simply occupy space. Rather, it makes place.

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.

Common Mistakes in Building Discipleship Relationships—Part 2

The purpose of our discipleship-focused relationships can often get sidetracked. Here are things to pay attention to in order to stay on track.

Common Mistakes in Establishing Disciples—Part 3

Establishing a person in the faith is an essential part of disciple making. Here are common ways we short-change discipleship.

Am I the Kind of Person ‘Sinners’ Want to Be Around?

People are meant to be with God, and like Jesus, we should be a winsome presence in their lives, drawing them back to him.

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.