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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

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."

Fellow Christians, It’s Time to Speak up for Refugees

"There is no more critical time than now for God’s people to turn toward the helpless, the homeless and the broken."

5 Ways to Awaken Your Love for Scripture

"Continue in the Word. Don't forget what you've heard. Do it. And you will be blessed in ways you cannot begin to imagine."

9 Ways to Share the Gospel Through Story

“As you scatter your stories of God’s presence and power, keep it organic. Don’t force it. Be thoughtful and sensitive.”

5 Big Mistakes Pastors Make Every Sunday

"For pastors, Sunday can be the most draining day of the week. As a result, we can make one or more these five mistakes."

10 Sure-Fire Ways to Drive Away Your Pastor

"The first step toward running a pastor off in search of a better church is rejecting the one you have."

There Is No Shortcut Back Into Ministry After a Moral Failure

Phil Cooke: "Never fall for the deception that your past sin makes you more effective as a Christian leader."

10 Reasons Churches Don’t Reach Millennials

"If your church is serious about the Great Commission, it also needs to be serious about understanding this generation."