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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.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

‘Perseverance Works’—Chicago Partnership for Church Planting

"With dozens of churches in the partnership, we’re able to put together strong teams that go out equipped, supported and united.”

4 Reasons Small Churches Are Essential to the Kingdom

"God used small churches to launch Christendom throughout the entire world and is still using them today.”

The Real Millennial Missionaries: Debunking the Stereotypes

"None of the millennial missionaries I’ve met are lazy. They are passionate about seeing a lost world come to know Jesus."

3 Temptations Pastors Must Fight Daily

"Overcoming temptation is active, not passive. Defeating sin requires grace-driven effort."

6 Soul-Care Essentials for Pastors

"Our longing for God must supersede our love for his ministry."

Eugene Peterson on Death, Megachurches, Same-Sex Marriage and More

The author of "The Message" Bible shares his views on a number of significant issues in a three-part interview.

3 Ways to Live in Solidarity With Those Who Are Suffering

"Our solidarity starts with intercession, not intervention. It is only from God that we receive the wisdom to know how to act."

4 Markers of a Meaningful Life

"Most people settle for mediocrity because they aren’t prepared to give what is required for significant change."