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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.”

Beyond Invite and Invest: A Better Plan for Outreach

Is it possible our discipleship programs are actually preventing discipleship from happening?

Does Jesus Really Need Us to Take a Stand for Him?

Brady Boyd: "Heaven and its advancing kingdom are not under threat of siege or hostile takeover."

Storytelling in 3 Dimensions

There is power in allowing people to enter stories and touching their hearts and emotions.

Discovering a New Focus on Service

How missions and outreach teams are shifting their focus to serving their church communities in creative ways

7 Ways to Close the Back Door of Your Church

Rob Overton: "The difference between good intentions and success is often determined by the presence of a logical process."

Charles Lee: Ideas for Imaginary People

"Please resist the urge to default to what has worked in the past."

18 Steps to Better Brainstorming

It's time to get creative. The team is ready to roll. Foster the right environment with these 18 guidelines.

7 Ways to Build Rhythm Into the Life of Your Church

"You'll create a healthy church when you create intentional rhythm with time to breathe."