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When We Enter the Present Heaven, Will We Have Physical Forms as We Await Resurrection?

If we will indeed have an intermediate physical form immediately after we die, it’s critical we realize this would in no way make our eventual resurrection unnecessary or redundant.

When Bigger Isn’t Better

All kinds of churches will reach all kinds of people that your current church is not reaching. Bigger is not better. More is better.

A Unique Refreshment for the Weary

The word “refresh” here literally refers to water. When we are willing to water others with kindness, compassion, or a listening ear, we find ourselves watered.

Leaders, Keep Going

It can be easy for me to forget my primary role. I get distracted.

5 Steps for Living With Discipline

The temptation when you engage in spiritual discipline is to emphasize the will. But it doesn’t have to be that way; in fact, if it is that way, our efforts are doomed to fail because our best efforts will run out of steam.

God Is Present in Our Storms

The storm did not awaken Jesus, but the cry of his disciples did.

Ukrainian Christians Keep Sharing the Love of Jesus

When I asked Ukrainian Christian leaders what they would want American Christians to know and to do, they consistently pleaded with me: “Tell Americans to stop believing Russian propaganda about the war.”

Insights From a Campus Pastor (a.k.a. Multisite Quarterback)

The multisite church playbook is all about reproducing and multiplying proven best ministry practices across multiple locations.

Young Leaders, Here Are 50 Takeaways From My Experience

I had to learn a lot of tough and powerful lessons over the past nearly three decades of ministry.

Common Misconceptions About the Bible

When talking with people about the Christian faith, it is helpful to be able to quickly and concisely convey the significance of the Bible to the Christian faith, and to overcome some common misconceptions about it.

Keep It Simple: Don’t Waste Your Efforts on the Disinterested

If we can agree that our world has drastically changed over the last 70 years, then why are our ministries still following best practices that are more than 70 years old?