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3 People Every Pastor Needs

When my friend Jim and I get together, we discuss everything from my personal finances to how to harness our driven personalities, and how to make a greater impact for the kingdom.

Amy Orr Ewing: The As/So Dynamic

Without love, all our accomplishments, efforts and breakthroughs are just noise.

How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

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."

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.”