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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.

Should the Church Try to Be ‘Cool’?

"It should be one of our main goals as believers to try to relate the gospel to those who don't yet understand its beauty."

The End of Discipleship as We Know It

Hugh Halter: “Missionaries don’t grow on trees, nor do they emerge after enough sermons have been preached to them.”

5 Doctrines Every Christian Should Know

Ed Stetzer: Five essential Christian doctrines that all believers should be able to understand and articulate.

Why Your Church Doesn’t Need a Building

"Here are stories of three churches and how they are reaching their target area without owning a facility."

10 Things Pastors Would Love to Hear From Their Church Members

Thom Rainer: "Pastors need numbers of people who will take on the encourager role. The critics will always be there."

All Effective Pastors Share This Leadership Attribute

William Vanderbloemen: "Nobody is a perfect leader, but there is one thing that all successful pastors have in common."

Raising up Female Leaders in Ministry

Ed Stetzer: "Don’t forget the emerging female leaders around you—find them, encourage them, raise them up."

5 Signs That You’re Losing Your Leadership Influence

"Losing influence doesn’t happen overnight. It slowly leaks away from leaders who aren’t paying attention to the warning signs."