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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.

Inspiring Millennials to Lead

Contrary to stereotypes, Millennials are hungry to be mentored and discipled. Here's how to do it.

In Atlanta: A Blueprint for Urban Discipleship

Dhati Lewis has an aspiration: to create a blueprint of urban discipleship so that this generation will be the last that has to leave the city to get trained for ministry.

May 3: A Call to National Prayer

The 2018 National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 3rd.

‘Walk Slowly Through the Pews’

When I was serving as a worship pastor, my uncle gave me some advice I've never forgotten: "Walk slowly through the pews."

Needed: Healthy Multiethnic Churches

The multiethnic church movement has experienced considerable strain. This is cause for correction, not despair. Here are some first steps.

Does Discipleship Lead Naturally to Evangelism?

Evangelism doesn't always flow naturally from discipleship. Here’s what it takes to do both effectively.

5 Ways to Elevate Evangelism

Evangelism often gets short shrift in the church. Here's how to discover and equip the latent evangelists in your midst.

Here Are the Essentials of Good Visitor Follow-Up

No matter the size of your church, good follow-up is an essential component of reaching out to visitors that shows them you are trustworthy.