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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.

Churches on the Front Lines: An Overlooked International Movement

Rich Stearns: "Evil forces beyond our comprehension are destroying the lives of millions of people."

3 Everlasting Principles of Kingdom Growth

"Make the decision to raise the vintage of the kingdom by taking strategic next steps to see kingdom health in your life."

The Secret to Getting Nonbelievers to Check Out Your Church

"It’s not about compromising your doctrine—it’s about the church being at the heart of transforming your community."

7 Signs Your Volunteer Team is Thriving

These seven characteristics will help your volunteer team move in the right direction.

PRAY: An Alternative Model for Group Prayer

An innovative, four-part strategy for praying in public, especially in Sunday and home groups.

5 Destructive Lies About Pastors

"It is totally wrong to make categorically false statements about pastors because you know a few negative examples."

3 Keys to Engaging a Post-Church Culture

Lessons from this year's Outreach magazine/LifeWay Research survey of large, fast-growing churches.

10 Daily Prayers to Boost Your Outreach

“If we are going to be effective in scattering the seed of the gospel of Jesus, we must keep things in their proper perspective.”