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A Sanctifying Space

The local church does not simply occupy space. Rather, it makes place.

Beyond Burnout: Finding God in the Ashes

Where you are burned out, and you’re just desperately craving some real comfort, Jesus breaks himself into a feast for you, so that you can savor and taste and see that the Lord is good, and your heart can burn with hope within you again.

Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry

Putting evangelism at the center of your disciple-making strategy is the game-changer.

Sharing a Dinner Table With Muslims: A Redemptive Invitation

"As Christians, when we engage in these sorts of relationships and conversations, we bring Jesus with us to a literal table."

What Does Christlike Hospitality Look Like in the Church?

“Where Christ shows up in the world is when ordinary people like you and me open our hearts and homes.”

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."