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Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

Can God Change Me?

A couple key truths to remember about how life change happens.

8 Signs of Emotionally Anxious Leaders

Through a calm presence with emotional people, a leader can act like an emotional step-down transformer, decreasing the group’s anxiety by letting it pass through him without getting zapped.

Quick Keys to Effective Communication

Try these simple steps to evaluate—and elevate—your preaching.

Leading Change in Hostile Territory

Brad Powell: “To continue leading positively in the face of negativity, I have found that, like Jesus, I must learn to love people without needing them.”

Is the Internet Church Really the Church?

Is a virtual attender the same as a physically present attender?

Is Your Next Multisite Campus Online?—Part 1

The largest neighborhood in the world is at your fingertips. Millions who live there need a church like yours.

10 Tips for an Effective Online Campus—Part 2

Expanding online is a great way to expand your reach–without expanding your physical space.

“It Was an Uplifting Environment”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit

"Everyone was so welcoming and genuinely seemed interested in getting to know me and having me as a member."