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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

Know Your Demographics, Reach Your Community

"It is hard to be all things to all people if we do not know who those people are."

What’s Trending in Multisite? 2017 Edition

What’s next? Here are some of the trends emerging from the multisite-church movement in 2017.

15 Common Church-Construction Mistakes

"The best intentions of decision-makers and church leaders may not help them avoid the pitfalls of a new church-building project."

He Is Born: A Christmas Hymn

"Enjoy Christmas this weekend with friends and family, remembering the miracle that is the incarnation."

Do Pastors Wield Too Much Power?

"Not until then did I understand the unique power my position, and that of every pastor, carries."

2 Indicators of a Selfless Christian Marriage

"The common denominator between these two actions is they are selfless disciplines that help keep love alive."

10 Ways to Dramatically Increase Giving in Your Church

"It takes money to lead a church to experience dynamic spiritual and numerical growth."

4 Christmas Killers—And Their Antidotes

Pete Scazzero: "Sadly, the Christmas season is a low point spiritually for most Christian leaders."