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Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

PRAY: An Alternative Model for Group Prayer

An innovative, four-part strategy for praying in public, especially in Sunday and home groups.

5 Destructive Lies About Pastors

"It is totally wrong to make categorically false statements about pastors because you know a few negative examples."

3 Keys to Engaging a Post-Church Culture

Lessons from this year's Outreach magazine/LifeWay Research survey of large, fast-growing churches.

10 Daily Prayers to Boost Your Outreach

“If we are going to be effective in scattering the seed of the gospel of Jesus, we must keep things in their proper perspective.”

4 Ways to Handle Ministry Discouragement

Ronnie Floyd: "Discouragement in ministry is real. When you are down, how do you get back up?"

10 Pastor Habits to Stay Young at Heart

"Some 50-year-olds are young, some are old. Some 60-year-olds are young, some are old. What makes the difference?"

Can the Church Thrive in a Non-Christian World?

Ed Stetzer: "Being a Christian is more significant in a hostile or indifferent culture than in friendly surroundings."

Andy Stanley Responds to His Critics

After controversial sermon, Andy Stanley crafts response to critics that explains his perspective on message and method.