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Where Do you See God at Work in Your Church?

We know God is with us, but under the pace and pressure of life and leadership, we become focused more on solutions than His presence.

Take a Tech Break

Try consciously counting how many times you reach for [your phone] even in a single hour.

When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

Do You Have a Zombie Church?

Six signs a church lacks true life and how to cure it.

The One Vital Ingredient Your Preaching Is Missing: Imagination

"What if you’re not tapping into the power of the imagination and your ministry is suffering because of it?"

The Answer to Every Ministry Problem: Build the Church

"Instead of asking, 'How do I build the church?' most mistakenly ask, 'How do I make what I am doing work?'"

What NOT to Say to Someone in Pain

"Here are a few statements to NEVER say to someone in pain, no matter what kind of pain."

3 Things We Do That Hurt Pastors’ Wives

"The wife of the pastor was not hired by the congregation. She sure could use some understanding and encouragement."

2 Reasons Creativity Is Essential in the Church

"If we bore people with the gospel, we are guilty of one of the greatest crimes humanity has ever experienced."

5 Crucial Challenges to the American Megachurch

Warren Bird: Five unique challenges that face megachurches—and what all church leaders can learn from them.

Churches on the Front Lines: An Overlooked International Movement

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