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Openhanded: Matters of the Heart and the Bank Account

There are so many things that seem to beg for our resources. So what kind of mindset must we have if we are to not only be generous, but joyfully generous?

When Speaking Truth in Love Isn’t Easy

Never deliver a difficult message fueled by emotion. Preparation, not emotion, is what will strengthen your courage and help you realize positive and productive results.

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

Where I Find My Best Outreach Ideas

Dan Kimball: Four questions to consider as you find innovative ways to increase your church’s impact in the community.

The Top 10 Books That Have Shaped My Faith and Leadership

"Never before have this many books and resources been available to help us navigate the tricky road of influence."

My Muslim Problem

"Dehumanization may be a casualty of war, but it should never be a casualty of the gospel."

The Sarah Connor Guide to Leading the Church

"'Leadership' is the new wine that the church has become drunk with, substituting it for the pure power of the Holy Spirit."

3 Reasons People Don’t Come Back to Your Church

"Unchurched people don't want soft answers from us. They want to know if we're the real deal."

How You Can Help Refugees Resettle

Helping refugees in the U.S. is much easier than most think. All it takes is a little initiative to get involved.

Megachurch World: How Large-Church Models Can Help Leaders Dream Big

UK Pastor: Growing up in a Megachurch “Shaped Me in Every Way.” So, What’s Happening Now?

Amplifying Evangelism: The Future of Outreach and Mission

Ed Stetzer: "Churches that make these three shifts will be more effective at outreach in a skeptical culture."