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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...

3 Components of a Healthy Church Planting Model

Keep your vision simple with these guiding principles.

Should You Move to a ‘Better Suburb’?

Jesus left the most exclusive gated community in the universe in order to come down and make his home in our midst.

Pastors Need Friends Too

If pastors can recapture our joy, perhaps we can re-envision healthier ministry.

Jesus Is Praying for Us—Here’s What That Means

Jesus was always praying. If Jesus, being God, felt the necessity to pray, then how much more should we pray?

Time Is Short for Biblical Reconciliation

"The problem of reconciliation is much too big to be wrestled to the ground by plans that begin in the minds of men."

Healing the Wounds: One Pastor’s Journey

“When People Begin to Understand the Perfect Love of God, It Spreads Out From Heart to Church to City, Patiently Healing.”

How to Do Short-Term Missions the Right Way

Short-term mission trips should provide a reprieve for long-term missionaries, not an added burden.

The Role of Prayer in Evangelism

"Prayer is both a form of, and a tool to support evangelism."