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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

Jesus in the Workplace: How Faith Mixes With Work—Part 2

Ed Stetzer: "Many people look to Christian education as a way to guard their children and to isolate them from secular ideologies."

Leading in Uncharted Territory: The Future of Church Leadership

“Over the last 10 years I have had one church leader after another say to me: ‘Seminary didn’t train me for this.’”

5 Ways Your Church Can Help Louisiana Flood Victims

Some opportunities for you and your church to jump in and help those who have been affected by the floods in Louisiana.

4 Ways to Build a Leadership Development Culture

Bobby Gruenewald: “We believe the best way to develop leaders is to create an environment that fosters their growth.”

3 Ways to Disagree With Nonbelievers

"We should desire real discourse for the good of the causes we believe in and for the good of the world that we care to convince."

When to Question a Public Figure’s Religious Conversion

"Historically, preachers have been notorious for believing professions of newfound faith from people running for office."

If Your Church Is to Thrive, It Must Grow Young. Here’s How

Churches are shrinking. Churches are aging. But that’s not the way it has to be.

5 Ways Pastors Unintentionally Cheat on Their Spouses

“The bride of Christ is HIS bride and NOT yours. Pastors, you have your own bride.”