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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...

5 Keys to Church Revitalization Most Leaders Miss

Going into a church revitalization effort with the wrong expectations, you're bound to burn out. Here are key things to remember.

12 Signs Your Church Really Is Making Disciples

While there's no metric for the level of discipleship at your church, there are some key indicators that your people are growing.

5 Destructive Things We Say to Ourselves

Are you thinking any of these negative things about yourself? Here's how to flip those comments on their head.

How Our Treatment of Prisoners Belies Our Faith

The U.S. currently has the largest prison system in history, and how we view prisoners often runs counter to our faith.

What Is Truth in a Wiki World?

How can we define truth in a culture that has democratized it, i.e., truth is based on the opinion of the majority?

8 Reasons Our Evangelism Programs Fail

Here are some potential reasons your best intentions in training church members to evangelize aren't bearing abundant fruit.

4 Leadership Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

These are four essential leadership lessons I had to learn the way. Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes.

Why It’s Good News That God Doesn’t Need You

What you do for God is, of course, important, but much more important is what he is doing within you.