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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.”

Culture and the Church: Where God Points His Finger

"The supreme issue for Jesus was not Rome’s army but God’s people."

The Care and Feeding of Your Church’s Culture

A healthy church is a lot like a healthy family.

Why You Can’t Follow Jesus Without Curiosity

The benefits of keeping an open mind.

The Innovative Small Church

Innovative small churches are giving Christians of all ages opportunities not only to be recipients of ministry but also to minister themselves.

Beyond Groundhog Day

Brad Powell: “Leading a church out of a rut demands belief that the church’s future begins now.”

How to Learn From Those Who’ve Left

Eight tips for conducting exit interviews with people who leave your church.

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.