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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.

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?"

4 Signs You Are a Lazy Leader

"Instead of wise stewardship, lazy leaders foolishly squander resources, gifting and opportunities."

Pastors, Is Your Vision Big Enough?

"Vision is rallying people to a better future. Vision is helping people see what you see already."

Church, It’s Time to Wake up to the Plight of the ‘Other’

"May we preach pro-life from conception to death: pro-people—pro-refugee, pro-homeless, pro-exile."

Reclaiming Discipleship in the Church

“Few pastors will actually say this, but the church is still largely geared up to generate numbers more than loving one another.”

7 Things We Can Learn From Attractional Churches

"I’m not a fan of a church that is ONLY attractional, but I do think we can learn some things from attractional churches."