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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.

Church Planting: Be Flexible or Die

"Let’s trust our God and put all our confidence in him, not our perfectly constructed plans."

3 Signs You Are a Pirate, Not a Church Planter

"The people who leave their church to help you plant your church should be called by God, not recruited by you."

5 Ways to Climb Out of a Spiritual Rut

"You’re in a spiritual rut. Your inspiration’s gone. And you’re not sure why. Here are some practical steps that have helped me."

What It Means to Be a ‘Peculiar People’

"Long before this predicament, this issue of our chasing something that could never be caught, God had in mind a solution."

6 Attitudes That Kill Evangelism

"I have seen churches make dramatic turnarounds when just one person decided to be obedient to the Great Commission."

10 Transformative Lessons for Healthy Churches and Leaders

"When we have overlooked issues of character because of natural abilities or effectiveness, we have always paid a price."

The Worship Swing-Vote Principle: A Divine Partnership

"We must seek God for his leadership, both in preparation and in delivering the worship leading we prepare."

3 Steps to Resurrect a Dying Church

"If you focus on growth before depth, you’ll be tempted to adopt gimmicks, quick fixes and copycat tactics."