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Reaching Gen Alpha

As churches of every size strive to reach Gen Alpha with the gospel, small churches are uniquely positioned to meet this moment.

Community Christian Church: A Warm Welcome

When people visit Community and decide to stay, Pastor John Scott says, it’s because of the worship, the teaching, the children’s ministry and, most importantly, the feeling of belonging.

Why More Pastors Are Considering Covocational Ministry

If we want to see a church planting movement in every place and people group, we must engage with covocational leaders.

Leaders, Stop Taking Your Brains for Granted

“We can’t ignore that our brains are inescapably connected to our spiritual experiences and ministry.”

6 Misunderstood Truths About Spiritual Growth

"Growth is a common struggle for all Christians, because it often looks different than we expect or hope."

Soulfires: An Oasis of Color

A Filmmaker’s Quest to Capture a Miracle in the Desert

Groundhog Day: The Church Service

In the movie, Phil Connors gets stuck in a repetitive time loop. Is that how your congregation feels on Sundays?

6 Ways Your Church Can Welcome People With Disabilities

"People with disabilities are not problems to be solved; they’re relationships to be embraced."

5 Best Practices for Planting Disciple-Making Churches

“Planting a church of disciples who make disciples isn’t only doable; it is what Jesus commanded his church to do.”

6 Things Business Teaches Us About Evangelism

"I grieve that the marketplace shows a little more creativity and tenacity than we do in the church. It doesn’t have to be this way."

Leadership and the Art of Humility

“Jesus was a man for others; as his disciples we live for others. Humility is living for others.”