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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.

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."