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Loving and Listening to Doubters

Preston Ulmer - December 16, 2025

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

Warren Bird - December 16, 2025

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.

What I Learned in the Painful Parts of Church Planting

Bryan Halferty - December 16, 2025

God has worked in me more than he has through me. His love works within us like an explorer—or, in a way, a church planter—always seeking the places that have not yet met his healing love.

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Death to New Life: An Easter Meditation

Max Lucado - April 15, 2017

Max Lucado: "Christ's resurrection is the proof and promise of ours. What God did for him, he will do with us."

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Why Is It Controversial to Do Good Works for the ‘Least of These’?

Rich Stearns - April 13, 2017

"The logical outcome of our faith is to do good works. This is the evidence of redemption and renewal in Christ."

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8 Kingdom Steps to Christian Maturity

P.J. Tibayan - April 12, 2017

"The more they mature, the more the church is moved in the right direction, and the more lost people are moved into the church."

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Youth Ministry: It’s a Lot Like Chess

Russell St. Bernard - April 12, 2017

"Unfortunately, many youth pastors think youth ministry is more like checkers than chess."

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5 Things Traditional Churches Do Well

Thom Rainer - April 11, 2017

"In my efforts to sound warnings, I can overlook the good things taking place in many traditional churches."

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3 Overlooked Traits of Effective Church Leaders

Clarence Stowers - April 11, 2017

"Ask yourself: 'Is the church, ministry or organization I lead structured to react quickly to a changing world?'"

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5 Realities About the Weight of Pastoring

Eric Geiger - April 10, 2017

"The weight of pastoring, though filled with immense joy, was a weight that topped Paul’s list of suffering."

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Church Planting Shifts, Part 1: The Launch

Ed Stetzer - April 10, 2017

"Church planters tend to think that their individual and local church planting model is the norm globally. But that’s not the case."

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