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A Sanctifying Space

The local church does not simply occupy space. Rather, it makes place.

Beyond Burnout: Finding God in the Ashes

Where you are burned out, and you’re just desperately craving some real comfort, Jesus breaks himself into a feast for you, so that you can savor and taste and see that the Lord is good, and your heart can burn with hope within you again.

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry

Putting evangelism at the center of your disciple-making strategy is the game-changer.

Culture: We Need a Superhero

What can we learn from the rise in the popularity of superhero movies that will help us speak to the longings of our culture?

Time: The Essential Investment

It's easy to get caught up in the busyness of everyday life, but there's one priority we can't compromise: people.

3 Steps to Better Short-Term Missions

We all know the limitations of short-term mission trips. Here are three crucial considerations to help make them better.

Are the Lost Worth the Cost?

Reaching the lost will cost you resources, time and patience. The parable of the lost coin provides some insights about whether it's worth it.

3 Secrets to an Irresistible Workplace Culture

The church staff churn rate is increasing. Reducing staff turnover starts with the values we preach—and live.

7 Reasons Churches Stop Reaching Out

There are many reasons churches abandon outreach. Here are a few, in hopes of helping you reverse the trend.

5 Leadership Insights I Wish I’d Known

You won't glean these insights in seminary, but if you take them to heart you can save yourself a lot of ministry headaches.

This Church Found ‘A New Way of Seeing’

The congregation of Bethel Lutheran Church has learned to seek out 'park bench' moments to share their faith in the course of everyday life.