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Community Christian Church: A Warm Welcome

When people visit Community and decide to stay, Pastor John Scott says, it’s because of the worship, the teaching, the children’s ministry and, most importantly, the feeling of belonging.

Why More Pastors Are Considering Covocational Ministry

If we want to see a church planting movement in every place and people group, we must engage with covocational leaders.

Ed Stetzer: Coming Back

We have to take a step back as we teach God’s Word, building upon the grand narrative of redemption to show how every issue dealt with in the story of God is centered in Christ.

15 Bizarre Excuses Real People Made for Missing Church

Thom Rainer: "What do peanut butter, girlfriends and Rambo the dog have in common?"

5 Truths About Disappointment That Will Strengthen Your Ministry

"Disappointments are learning-experiences that are just that—experiences to learn from, not anchors to sink you."

Church Planting Shifts, Part 4: Supporting Planters

"We currently don’t have the kind of financial-support model that our new cultural reality needs."

5 Keys to Addressing Immaturity in Your Church

"The higher up, or deeper in, people progress as leaders, the more their immaturities and gaps reveal themselves."

Approaching an Atheist: How to Initiate Life-Changing Conversations

"How do we 'lead folks away from eternal death and toward the gift of salvation' without aggravating and alienating them?"

7 Invaluable Laws of Evangelism Growth

"When it comes to evangelism, we can learn a lot from leaders in secular spheres who teach on personal leadership."

Does Sexual Purity Still Matter in the Church?

"What if the problem with 'purity' is much deeper? What if the problem is the message itself?"

Why You Should Speak up for Your Pastor

"People who find fault with the pastor never hesitate to voice their opinion. What if the rest of us spoke up in his or her support?"