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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...

5 Myths About Forgiveness—And 6 Ways to Deal With the Pain

"The God of the universe promises to take care of us, to be by our sides, to rescue us, if only we’ll get to know and trust him."

5 Ways to Raise Spiritually Resilient Kids

"Call it grit. Call it resilience. Regardless, our kids need it. And as parents, we play a big role in making sure they get it."

Youth Ministry Hindsight: You Can’t Do It Alone

"Once others got involved in the work, the production and effectiveness of the ministry grew by leaps and bounds."

4 Surprising and Powerful Leadership Insights From the Archbishop of Kenya

“Jesus never saw his ministry as just a spiritual ministry. He was very concerned about people's hunger. Their poverty.”

8 Reasons Members Don’t Give Sacrificially and Cheerfully to Your Church

"My experience is that many, if not most, believers will support God’s work when they know the immediate needs."

4 Actions of Leaders Who Have Integrity

“Integrity is a moral action—it is what you consistently do, even when no one is watching.”

5 Qualities of a Small Church That Has a Big Impact

"God’s favor isn’t a magic bullet for church growth. It’s a divine touch that brings the supernatural into the natural."

Leaders by Design: Preparing Your Church for Its Highest Priority

“Job No. 1 for pastors and ministry leaders is not preaching, counseling or sharing the gospel—it’s preparing believers to do so.”