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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.

4 Reasons Pastors Need Rest

"Rest removes us from the pressure of the urgent to see the possibilities of the future."

3 Vital Sources of Encouragement for Church Leaders

"We need to ask God to make us people of vision, hope and joy for the sake of those we lead."

4 Questions to Ask When Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Calling

"If God is doing something, he'll communicate it to BOTH of you. Trust him. If God is in it, he'll bring you both along."

5 Ways a Church Can Redeem Its Community

“The American church has proved it can fill the seats, but it has yet to prove that the gospel can transform entire communities.”

Births to Muslims Will Outnumber Births to Christians by 2035, Study Finds

Christianity still holds the status as the world’s largest religious group. But this is unlikely to be the case for much longer.

3 Big Mistakes to Avoid This Easter

"Let’s be candid: Merely extending an invitation to come back to church the following weekend is not enough."

How to Keep Your Church’s Message From Becoming White Noise

"Let’s communicate creatively so that our initiatives to expose people to the gospel do not become white noise."

Talking With God: Saying Yes to His Call

"We’re right where we need to be in order to be used by God. All we have to do is say yes."