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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...

Karl Vaters: When Small Is Just Right

Karl Vaters discusses 'Small Church Essentials' and why church growth is an incomplete way to measure church health.

How to Develop Leaders from the Ground Up

In order to grow healthy leaders, you have to start with the foundational values that define them. Here are four big ones.

Why a Video-Driven Multisite Church Works in Rural America

I've found that planting a multisite network of video-driven churches has been effective for reaching rural communities. Here's how.

Read This Before You Advertise on Facebook

Most church Facebook ads are geared toward people who are already Christians. To reach non-Christians ask this question.

4 Things I Hope All Senior Pastors Know About Youth Ministry

To get any worthwhile return on your youth ministry requires investment. Here's how you can equip your youth ministry to thrive.

5 Indicators It’s the Right Time to Initiate Change

The timing of a change is almost as important as the change itself. Here are some key signs you're ready.

John Teter: The Myth of the Perfect Evangelist—Part 1

The story of Jesus' anonymous 72 disciples proves we don't have to be famous to be an evangelist. Here's what we do need.

John Teter: Modeling a Lifestyle of Evangelism—Part 2

The key to effective evangelism is not trying to change the world, but being faithful to make it a part of our day to day lives.