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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

Why Christians Can Be Calm in a Crazy World

"Here are four reasons Christians can stay positive and calm even when our world seems to be falling apart."

Do You Have a Zombie Church?

Six signs a church lacks true life and how to cure it.

The One Vital Ingredient Your Preaching Is Missing: Imagination

"What if you’re not tapping into the power of the imagination and your ministry is suffering because of it?"

The Answer to Every Ministry Problem: Build the Church

"Instead of asking, 'How do I build the church?' most mistakenly ask, 'How do I make what I am doing work?'"

What NOT to Say to Someone in Pain

"Here are a few statements to NEVER say to someone in pain, no matter what kind of pain."

3 Things We Do That Hurt Pastors’ Wives

"The wife of the pastor was not hired by the congregation. She sure could use some understanding and encouragement."

2 Reasons Creativity Is Essential in the Church

"If we bore people with the gospel, we are guilty of one of the greatest crimes humanity has ever experienced."

5 Crucial Challenges to the American Megachurch

Warren Bird: Five unique challenges that face megachurches—and what all church leaders can learn from them.