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An Invitation to Pray

Praying specific can become an exciting adventure and partnership with God– truly seeking to pray the heart, mind and will of the Father!

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.

Speak the Truth With Boldness and Love

"Pastors preach what they believe God tells them."

Turn Disagreements Into Friendship

"Do you disagree with someone? Instead of distancing yourself, befriend them. Sit down and listen to them."

The Top 10 Reasons Leaders Stop Leading

"It’s so easy to be busy, work hard, even feel exhausted and not actually be leading."

Chris Hodges: Responding to Spiritual Hunger—Part 1

"The challenge of leadership is to engage our culture so people are drawn to God through spiritual hunger."

Chris Hodges: Truth Packaged in Humility—Part 2

"Grace comes first, then truth. Connect before you correct."

The Danger of Comparison in Marriage

"Set down the comparison that has robbed you of joy. Trust that Jesus is enough."

How to Get Your Leadership Team on the Same Page

"Part of the leadership task—some would say “the” leadership task—is helping a team move together."

5 Reasons to Slow Down

"Let’s be honest, our pace is unhealthy. We accomplish more in less time, but at what cost?"