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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...

7 Crucial Insights for Church Planters

Seven words of wisdom for church planters and leaders from Ron Edmondson.

The Beauty of an Imperfect Church

Every church has it's flaws and things that could be better. Instead of leaving for greener pastures, dig in and invest in making things better.

Words Can Kill (Or Give Life)

Be careful how you use your words. They have exceptional power to hurt or to heal.

Why I Am Not Chasing Balance This Year

So many people make the resolution to pursue balance each year, when rhythm is what we're really looking for.

Super Bowl-Sized Faith: Beyond the Typical Nod to God

Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles and other Super Bowl 52 players discuss the real-life faith that animates them, whether they win or lose.

Francis Chan: Evangelism Is Like Raising the Dead

"Do you understand," Francis Chan says, "when we're talking about outreach, we're talking about something where a miracle must happen?"

5 Signs You Are a Mature Christian

Matt Brown: "Mature Christians don't sit idle in their faith, and assume God will do all the work inside them."

How to Host a Great Panel Discussion

A panel discussion can be the highlight of a conference or a snooze fest. A good moderator can make all the difference.