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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.

Jimmy Dodd: The Counter to ‘Me First’ Culture

Ubuntu finds good in individual uniqueness and difference, but always in the context of togetherness and community.

Spotlighting Persecution in 7 World Cup Countries

These seven countries in the World Cup are also on Open Doors' list of places where it's hardest to be a Christian.

How Churches Can Respond to the Crisis at the Border

Children are being separated from their families, threatened and assualted at the U.S. border. Here is what you can do.

7 Bottlenecks Every Leader Must Avoid

Be vigilant to seek out and root out ways that you are hindering the progress of your team.

Why You Need a Youth Ministry Succession Plan

Youth ministry leaders aren't around forever. Here are reasons why you need a succession plan.

The Danger of Chasing the Latest Ministry Fad

Making broad sweeping changes based on the latest book you read will leave you constantly chasing the wind.

How To Keep Going When You Don’t Feel Like It

These four reminders will help you keep going when the going gets tough and you face discouragement.

How to Communicate Better With Your Spouse

The keys to good communication with your spouse are tone, timing and technique. Here's how they work together.

Multiplication Thinking: Healthy Rhythms

Expanding your influence and reach starts with cultivating healthy rhythms of work and rest.