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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 Innocent Lies Pastors Tell

Carey Nieuwhof: "Sometimes, as a byproduct of what I do in ministry, I say things that aren’t 100 percent true."

The Good Neighbor: Moving Beyond the ‘Christian’ Stereotypes

“The gospel is not only good news in and of itself, it is good news because it creates a new people that are good news.”

5 Ways to Escape the Comparison Trap

"When we look at what others get in life instead of being grateful for what we receive, it leads to unhappiness."

How to Increase Evangelism Without Adding Staff or Overhead

"Creativity can be your best friend in doing evangelism well. Sometimes all it takes is an iPhone and a light."

5 Keys to Reviving the Gospel in America

Rich Stearns: "It’s time for the gospel to go viral. And that means every one of us needs to become contagious."

3 Kinds of People Who Fill Every Church

There are three kinds of people in every church ... and trying to please them all will leave you drained.

8 Reasons Many Bible-Belt Churches Are in Trouble

Thom Rainer: "Sadly, many Bible-Belt churches are not adjusting to the changing realities of the area."

3 Essential Beliefs of World-Changing Churches

"The only way to make an impact on the world is to see the whole church involved—to see every member become a minister."