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Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

10 Major Church Trends You Need to Know About

"These are relatively easy to predict, but that does not make them less important. How might they affect your church?"

10 (More) Sure-Fire Ways to Drive Away Your Pastor

"If you do not love your pastor, take that as a sign of something amiss inside you."

3 Reasons Your Church Should NOT Just Focus on ‘Spiritual Things’

"This is why the church should never be suckered into reducing its mission to 'spiritual' things alone."

7 Ways to Eliminate Church Hoppers From Your Congregation

"Here are seven things we try to do to keep church hoppers from staying in the seats of our church for very long."

Southern Baptist Conference Equips Nearly 4,000 Christians to Live on Mission

Send Conference redefines mission for students, business professionals, church leaders and more during two-day event.

How Churches Can Maintain Agility in a Rapidly Changing World

“Your church’s ability to remain agile is one of the most important tasks you may face in this age.”

3 Steps to Racial Reconciliation in the Church

"Too many Christians jump into discussions about racial reconciliation without a firm foundation of cultural understanding."

Is It OK for Christians to Use Marijuana?

"A growing number of Christians today believe that it is biblically permissible to use cannabis recreationally. Are they right?"