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5 Reasons the Church Thrives When It Grows Younger

Psalm 78:4–7 reminds us of our sacred responsibility: “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy...

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Andy Cook: A Renewed Vision

Evangelism is not just another leadership skill—it’s foundational to leading a local church.

4 Practices to Regain Your Passion for Ministry

"It’s surprisingly easy for your passion for ministry to fade. It can become commonplace and routine."

Las Vegas Churches Respond to Mass Shooting With Acts of Healing and Service

“It’s a huge privilege to be trusted to speak into that moment, to pastor people in that moment."

3 Things to Do When Your Church Hits a Plateau

"For a church to turn around, it may take many, many small degrees of change and a long time."

5 Phrases Christians Need to Stop Saying

"Some commonly used phrases are harmful. They inaccurately reflect something about God’s character."

John Ortberg: We Were Made for Intimacy

"Vulnerability. Attachment. Courage. Risk. Fear. Repeat. We can’t survive without intimacy."

4 Reasons to Believe in and Support Your Pastor

"As the pastor goes, so goes the local church. When a pastor leads effectively, he or she can be a true difference-maker."

Confessions of a Reluctant Evangelical

"Just as I did not choose my blood family, I did not decide who would come into this space of grace and peace through Christ."

10 Signs You Are a Narcissistic Pastor

"Unfortunately, ministry can give rise to narcissism. We are often in the limelight and get kudos from others that feed our egos."