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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...

Planting and Your Pastor: How to Cast the Vision—Part 2

As a seasoned church planter and senior pastor, I know the need for church plants. Here are ways to cast the vision.

Planting and Your Pastor: When They Don’t Share Your Conviction—Part 1

What do you do as a staff pastor when the senior pastor doesn't share your passion for planting? Here's some advice.

How People Pleasing Hurts Your Leadership

People pleasing might feel like a good way to get people to like you, but in the end it hurts your leadership in these ways.

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.