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Expect to Be Different

Avoiding interaction with the world will ensure not only that the world dies but that your church will too. This is the way salt works: it is either used proactively or it becomes destructive to the one who has it.

The Strengths of Smaller Healthy Churches

Small churches can create a family environment for disconnected people if they lean into the built-in intimacy they already have.

Simple Yet Stellar

Microchurches are not just a passing trend—they’re a growing and sustainable movement that is changing the way we think about church.

8 Ways to Invest in Younger Believers

Younger believers become mature through the investment of more experienced believers. Here are ways to start successful mentoring relationships.

4 Keys to Communicating Changes

Change can be difficult on those we lead. Here are keys to communicating change in a way that will be well-received.

The Light Cannot Be Stopped in the Middle East

Despite high pressure and a high personal cost, two sisters in the Middle East continue to lead this house church. Here's their story.

5 Proven Steps for Dealing With Your Mistakes

Leaders are human and mistakes are going to happen. Here are some helpful, practical tips for owning and resolving your mistakes.

The Secret Power of Appreciation

We ttalk about the importance of encouragement. As Goethe said in 1768, “Instruction does much, but encouragement everything.” Here's one compelling example.

How I Discovered Grace (And Shakespeare)

My spiritual awakening ran parallel with my experiences with two teachers who played a pivotal role in my life.

How to Bring Mental Illness Into the Light

There are a lot of resources available to those with mental illnesses, here are ways to start the conversation.

On the Front Lines in a War Zone

When it comes to spiritual warfare, the answer is not skepticism or superstition, but preparation.