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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.”

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."

The Essential Nature of the Humble Leader

When a leader starts to thrive or things go better than planned, the leader can easily drift toward pride.