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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...

How to Stand With Jesus in the Messy Middle

It's not easy to take the middle ground on polarizing issues, but it opens the door for the kind of conversations Christ modeled.

3 Tips for Sharing Your Faith in a Natural Way

Public evangelist Sam Chan shares three tips for sharing your faith naturally.

Raising the Bar for Volunteers

The level of commitment and accountability for a school sports team is often higher than that of church volunteers. Why?

How to Measure Your Church’s Reach

Counting buildings, budgets and butts gives an incomplete picture of church health. Here are ways to measure a church's reach.

The Top 21 Things I’ve Learned in 21 Years of Ministry

In my ministry journey, I've fulfilled many roles and grown and changed a lot. Here are the lessons I've learned along the way.

The Church Is Small—So What?

Instead of asking, “Our church is small, so what?” we needed to ask, “Our church is small, now what?”

Why Do We Value Credentials Over Calling?

With church planters and pastors, we're overvaluing credentials over calling. Here's why we need more non-traditional leaders.

Resolving Conflict? Do This First

Making an effort to resolve relational conflict is never easy, but here are some biblical steps to prepare your heart beforehand.