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The Core of Discipleship

People make disciples. That was the charge given to us by Jesus. And disciples aren’t made at a distance.

4 Ways to Increase Your Cultural IQ

As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).

Learning to Pray With the Persecuted Church

In many parts of the world, prayer is not a habit but a heartbeat. For persecuted Christians, the most persecuted religious group in the...

Why Doesn’t God Prevent Tragedy and Suffering?

"Events like this remind us that life is short and eternity is real. We should always be ready to stand before God."

10 Ways to Bring Joy to Your Pastor

"Most pastors do not expect recognition. But they really do appreciate it when someone remembers them in a positive manner."

How One Pastor Learned to Let Go of His Do-It-All-Myself Compulsion

“One way to measure ministry effectiveness is to discern what percentage of your hours go to leadership development.”

The Fruit of Faithfulness: A Decade of Hope for Colorado’s New Life Church

“We grieved. We sang out our holy defiance—'we will overcome this trial we’re facing; we will somehow rise again.'”

Japan Church Opens Doors by Talking About a Personal God

“The key is touching their hearts. They want a community that answers questions and prays for them.”

3 Steps to Getting Your Walk With Jesus Back on Track

"When our focus is off by even just one degree over a long enough time, it leads us to places we’d never planned on going."

Being Married to a Pastor: The Good and the Bad

"When it comes to being married to a pastor, there are things I enjoy, and other things I wish I didn’t have to deal with."

3 Ways to Respond When You Face Personal Rejection in the Church

"How do you keep from withdrawing when dealing with someone who doesn’t like you?"