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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.

How to Make It Through a Difficult Transition

Whether or not you're currently in a season of transition, these steps will help you make it through with your joy and faith intact.

Why Missionaries Struggle to Relate to the Local Church—Part 2

These obstacles often trip up relationships between missionaries and the church, but there's a deeper reason to keep striving.

What’s the Best Evangelism Strategy?

We can get hung up on all the approaches to evangelism and never do it. Sometimes the best approach is to just do it.

How to Get All Your Work Done

All people, especially leaders, struggle with productivity. Here are ways you can cut down on distractions and get stuff done.

How to Structure Your Church to Grow

I get asked a lot about what the right way is to structure your church for growth. Here's a sample question and my response.

Why Are Baby Boomers Returning to Church?

According to a major longitudinal study, a significant number of baby boomers are becoming more involved in religious activity.

11 Healthy Ministry Tensions for Church Leaders

We instinctively avoid tension, but there are many biblical tensions that aren't meant to be resolved, but balanced.

How to Break Free From Church Politics

Politics can become a toxic barrier to accomplishing the mission of your church. Here are ways to keep them in check.