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Avoid the ‘Fixing Trap’

Jesus didn’t come to fix us from afar. He came to walk with us.

Satan’s Game Plan for Spiritual Warfare

This is a warfare we are engaged in with the devil. Satan's game plan is laid bare in Scripture, but we must learn how to resist and stand firm.

The Origin of Everything

Until we recognize the authority of a God who not only creates but also defines, we will chase after the wind.

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.

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.