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A Sanctifying Space

The local church does not simply occupy space. Rather, it makes place.

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.

Don’t Confuse a Friend’s Spur With an Enemy’s Dagger

Distinguishing a spur from a dagger is not just important for preserving friendships, but is also a sign of spiritual maturity.

Who Is the ‘God’ People Say They Believe In?

Eighty percent of people say they believe in God. But what god do they believe in and how can we help them know the true God?

Your Friends WANT to Hear the Gospel

A full 79 percent of nonbelievers are willing to have a conversation about faith with a friend. What are we waiting for?

Making Mistakes in Ministry: An NBA Finals Lesson for All of Us

What can we learn about ministry leadership from J.R. Smith, Lebron James and the end of Game 1 of the NBA finals?

10 Steps Toward Self-Control

It can be hard to gauge if your growing in self-control; here, from Proverbs, are 10 characteristics of people who demonstrate it.

Should Close Friends Be on the Same Leadership Team?

Can close personal friends be trusted to put the good of the church ahead of their friendship, when necessary?

Evangelism for Impatient People … Like Me

Patience is key for evangelism—sometimes it takes days, weeks, months or years for it to bear fruit—keep sharing your faith.

Start Planning Now for a Smooth Succession

Waiting until a ministry leader retires or is forced to retire is waiting too long to set up a succession plan. There's a better way.