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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...

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.

How to Grow an Adaptable Church

Here's how our church rejected the false dichotomies that were keeping us stuck, and embraced Spirit-led change.

8 Benefits of Silence and Solitude

In a world that constantly bombards us with stimulation, the disciplines of solitude and silence have never been more important.

How to Bring the Gospel to Suburbia

To reach the suburbs with the gospel you have to understand how and why they are the way they are. Here's a quick rundown.

Church Attendance Is Dying. Here’s What’s Next.

Consumers are leaving church in droves and attendance is dropping. Here's how that will shape the church's future.

7 Essential Characteristics of Healthy Teams

How do you know if your team is healthy? Use these characteristics as a checklist.