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The Core of Discipleship

People make disciples. That was the charge given to us by Jesus. And disciples aren’t made at a distance.

4 Ways to Increase Your Cultural IQ

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).

Learning to Pray With the Persecuted Church

In many parts of the world, prayer is not a habit but a heartbeat. For persecuted Christians, the most persecuted religious group in the...

A Final Lesson From Bill Hybels and Willow Creek

There are so many lessons we can learn from the wreckage, but one in particular is seared into my psyche.

How We Did It: Church Plant Vision—Part 1

The story of how five church plants developed their unique visions.

How We Did It: Church Plant Growth—Part 3

Five church planters weigh in on how they've seen their churches grow and what their vision is for the future.

How to Foil Satan’s Go-To Temptation

One of Satan's most insidious tactics strikes at the foundation of our identity; here is how Jesus responded, and how we should too.

What Do You Do When Speaking Out Could Endanger Your Ministry?

How do we as Christians resist injustice when doing so could threaten our ability to do ministry where God has called us?

Why Not Evangelize a Church Into Existence?

Church planting can get bogged down in the details. Here are the fundamental principles we must not lose sight of.

5 Signs You’re A Lone Ranger Leader

Are you afraid to surrender control of projects to your team? You might be a Lone Ranger leader. Here are other signs.