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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.

10 Reasons Why Your Good Intentions to Fight Poverty Backfire

"Good intentions to alleviate poverty are not good enough. Sometimes our helping hurts the 'helped.'"

20 Misperceptions About Missionaries

"Missionaries are regular people answering God’s call to do work across cultures. They don’t want to be heroes."

The Best Way to NOT Grow Your Church

"We have learned much about growing churches over the last 25-30 years. But sometimes I think we are trying too hard."

Worried Enough to Pray

"Greater is the occupant of Heaven’s throne than the occupant of the White House."

10 Things They Never Taught Me in Seminary

"It is impossible for seminaries to teach their students everything they need to know for future ministry."

6 Ways Ministry Spouses Get Hurt

Thom Rainer: "Sometimes ministry spouses are among the loneliest people in the church."

Why Are We Still Building Orphanages in 2016?

"As Christians, we should be the ones out there supporting families. Instead we are destroying them."

What Does It Take to Become a Church That Plants Other Churches?

Veteran church planter Larry Walkemeyer shares 10 winning multiplication moves.