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Where Do you See God at Work in Your Church?

We know God is with us, but under the pace and pressure of life and leadership, we become focused more on solutions than His presence.

Take a Tech Break

Try consciously counting how many times you reach for [your phone] even in a single hour.

When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

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.

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.