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Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

6 Ways to Find Fresh Outreach Ideas

Kevin Harney: "Where do you find great outreach programs and innovative ideas? Here are some of my best suggestions."

Can the Church Disengage From Politics?

Russell Moore: "We cannot simply assume that 'changed people' will 'change the world.'"

Evangelism Is Better Caught Than Taught

"Whether you are a busy pastor or a busy leader in your church, you can live what you lead in the area of outreach."

9 Ways to Maximize Your Leadership in Your 20s

"You don't need to sprint through this season. Use it to prepare yourself for the person you want to become."

10 Deadly Church Planting Mistakes

"These church planting mistakes are common, and are often major contributing factors to a plant failing within three years."

10 Reasons Pastors Should Blog

"In almost too many ways to count, blogging has changed me and the way I live my life."

3 Ways We Miss the Mark in Church Worship

"We serve a God who loved the broken prayer of an outcast more than the confident eloquence of a Pharisee."

9 Ways to Lead Out of Your Marriage

"Christian marriage—in contrast to secular marriage—is a paradigm shift so radical that it transforms our leadership."