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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

Fan the Flame for Outreach

Want to ignite those you lead with a fire for the gospel?

Gratitude Coupled with Humble Service Multiples Happiness

Proud, presumptuous people always think they deserve better. If the day goes well, they don’t notice. If it doesn’t, it’s a great disappointment, and someone else is always to blame.

The 8 Things That Have Stretched My Faith the Most

And how God has come through for me

Turning the World Upside Down

The Church of the first century “turned their world upside down” for Christ.

When AI Comes to Church

One of the most impactful ways a church can harness AI is to repurpose existing resources to speak to youth and kids at their reading level.

4 Reminders About Change

Help your team realize that it’s normal to feel unsettled during change and that it will pass.

Watch Out for These Lies the Devil Says About God’s Word

If I were the devil, I would do everything in my power to keep you from the Word of God.

A Practical Look at Being the Light of the World

As our collective light is brought together through the church, it should gain intensity the way focused light becomes a laser beam.