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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...

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."