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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...

5 Keys to a Long Tenure

I just knew, from the beginning, that I had one church plant in me—kind of like one marriage or one family.

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.