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Gateway Fellowship Church: Building Community

The key is establishing real community, authentic friendships and a true relationship with the Lord.

When You Take Matters Into Your Own Hands

When we become our own chief advocate, we are once again taking the place of God. Because advocating for us is actually not our job; it’s Jesus’s job.

When to Let Go of ‘Being Right’

Don’t sacrifice your peace for a hollow victory. Choose instead to release your "right of way" so that you can hold onto peace instead of pain.

6 Reasons Your Church Members Act Like Jerks

Thom Rainer: "Unfortunately, most church members don't even realize they aren’t friendly to guests."

The 3 Nuts and Bolts of Youth Ministry

"These essentials may look different for each youth ministry, but they should always be practiced in some way, shape or form."

4 Reasons the Senior Pastor Shouldn’t Preach Every Week

"Some call it being 'protective of the pulpit.' But let’s call it for what it really is: insecurity."

Shaping Your Church’s Core Values

"I have noticed three consistent core value principles in successful churches."

The 100 Fastest-Growing Churches in America

This year’s list of the 100 fastest-growing churches in America, and the keys behind their success.

5 Essentials for an Evangelical Future

Ed Stetzer: "To thrive, I think there are at least five things we need to face the next 10 years."

How to Kill Envy and Embrace Contentment

"Envy is resenting God’s goodness in others’ lives and ignoring God’s goodness in your own life."

You Might Be a Christian Consumerist If …

"Major issues arise when we allow the values of consumerism to infect our pursuit of mission."