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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 Trends That Are Shaping the Future of the Church

LifeWay hears from about 250,000 congregations each year. These are the trends that we are seeing emerge.

10 Steps Pastors Can Take to Beat Stress

Is stress making you listless, unmotivated and mentally distracted? Here are 10 ways you can reduce the stress in your life.

How to Preach When You Can’t Please Everyone

Any preacher who's preached a number of sermons will tell you you can't please everyone. So how do you keep preaching?

3 Keys to Training Youth Leaders

Training the next generation of leaders is an essential task for a vital youth ministry. These keys will get you started.

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.