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Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

Guard Against Being Enticed

Our downfall may start with a moment of temptation, but it’s most often about a long slow drift from the values we embrace to the enticements that entrap us.

Learning to See: The Power of Attentiveness

As leaders in the church, our role is to help people attend to the God who offers his caring presence to all places and people.

I’m ‘Pretty Much’ a Christian

Why do I believe Jesus is the only way? Because the Bible says it, and I believe in the Bible—and that’s what it comes down to. Are we going to believe what the Bible says or are we not?

Do You Know the Strengths of Your Congregation?

Ken Foreman discovered it can impact untold thousands of people, open doors to city leaders and put the church on the radar of the entire community.

Friction to Fruitfulness

Church culture and polity had excluded aggressive disciple making and the idea of local churches planting churches.

3 Steps for Church Leaders to Renew Our Passion for Evangelism

How to make the lost a priority in your church’s heart and ministries

Family Devotions: A Spiritual Rhythm That Includes Everyone

Every morning isn’t a home run. Sometimes it’s a sacrifice bunt that you believe that God will somehow use in the story of their lives.

6 Potential Pitfalls in Your Leadership Plan

A key element in any boardroom meeting is prayer. A good agenda brings purpose and clarity, but prayer brings unity and power.