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Walking Like Jesus

Jesus seems to have an unhurried pace. That is to say, he always seems to have time to stop for people, even when doing so was annoying to those around him.

Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

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.

Make the Psalms the Language of Your Faith

"The book of Psalms speaks to us where we are but refuses to leave us where we are. It puts words on our lips and invites us to make them ours."

How Two Churches Merged to Serve and Unite a Community

The congregations’ differences, especially ethnicity, have been the catalyst for embracing diversity and connection.