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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.

Love God, Care for the Poor—Recovering the Lost Connection

Caring for the poor was a mark of faith in the first two centuries of Christianity. We need to recover our urgency to care for the needs of the poor.

A Short Guide to Inspiring Others

Inspiring others is an essential leadership skill. But inspiration is not a stand-alone skill. Here's what it takes.

Why You Should Wait to Share Your Idea

When the heavens open and your big idea, project or mission becomes clear, take some time.

Is Your Church Plant Making a Difference?

There is a simple way to quantify the difference your church plant is making in the lives of people in your community. Here's how.

Navigating the Gray Areas of Church Finance

When it comes to church finances, there are countless gray areas. It's a good idea to get advice from an independent group.

What If It’s Not Someone Else’s Fault?

Before you blame someone else for causing your problems, it's a good idea to first take a look at the desires of your own heart.

13 Ways to Strengthen Your Children’s Ministry

Prioritize your children's ministry and it will strengthen your church's present and future.

The Divorce and Remarriage of Evangelism and Discipleship

Jesus seamlessly blended evangelism and discipleship and we need to equip each other to do the same.