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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 Pastors Owe Their Congregations

"Believers who support the work of the Lord with their money and time have a right to expect certain things from their shepherd."

7 Foolish Reasons to Leave a Church

"The church exists as the vehicle to make the gospel known to the world. The church does not exist to meet your needs."

4 Things Every Youth Pastor Must Do Before the New Year

"As you wrap up another year, I hope you are encouraged by what God has done and challenged by what he’s shown you."

5 Dangers of Church Bullies

"If no one is willing to confront church bullies, the church is already on a path toward decline and death."

The Main Reason People Don’t Become Church Members

"Church membership should not consist of rules designed to keep people out, but ramps to help people grow."

6 Reasons America’s Top Evangelism Churches Are Reaching the Unchurched

“If you want to see more people coming to Christ, the answer is not just finding the silver-bullet program.”

The Most Dangerous Myth About Student Ministry

"In what other job would youthful inexperience be a selling point for a candidate?"

A Pastor’s Reflection on His Church’s Evangelism Journey

“For me, evangelism was a project rather than a lifestyle, and that had to change.”