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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.

Ministry in the Marketplace

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 Things Pastors Need to Stop Right Now

"Pastor, I love you. I want nothing more than for you to be all who God wants you to be. So this might hurt a little."

3 Killers of Effective Leadership

"If you could ask just two questions—one personal and one related to your leadership—what might they be?"

3 Keys to Difficult Conversations in Ministry

"These are hard conversations to have. But when we speak truth in love, we are doing what Jesus asks."

5 Reasons Most People Don’t Change the World

"Changing the world has never been easy, not even for Jesus, who was rejected by his own people and nailed to a cross."

3 Big Misconceptions About Being on Church Staff

"Sometimes, people come into a ministry role with some misconceptions that can lead to disappointment and disillusionment."

The Presence of God in Worship—What Many of Us Miss

"Rather than criticize worship leaders, let’s seek to encourage their heart for invoking and celebrating the presence of God."

5 Commitments Every Pastor Needs to Make

"Your church is a lot bigger than you. It will remain long after you are gone. With that in mind, be a legacy leader."

4 Obstacles to Church Multiplication

“If we really are intent on bringing the world to Jesus, whatever model we choose must be infinitely reproducible.”