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Key Takeaways From the Practical Guide to ‘Come Away and Rest’

I’m thrilled that Alyson has published an important book about stepping away from the chaotic noise of the world and into the rest of Jesus in “Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats.”

Are We in Danger of Living Like the Rich Fool?

God graciously gives us money and possessions to meet real needs, both our own needs and the needs of others.

Pastor, Is Your Passion is Waning?

You know God has called you to ministry, but your passion is waning, if not gone.

5 Things That Are More Important Than Talent

"Your talents aren’t enough to do what God has asked of you. If they were, then you wouldn’t need God."

Youth Ministry: 3 Keys For Dealing With the Busyness of Students

"Our role is to engage our students' busyness and strategically minister to and serve them where they are."

J.D. Greear: Church Planting and the Call to Send

“We need people to go, but we also need people to stay for the specific purpose of raising up others to send.”

5 Elements of Healthy Preaching

Pete Scazzero: "Sermons are never finished. Regardless of our preparation, when we preach, we do so in faith."

5 Things We Owe Every Pastor’s Wife

"The pastor’s wife can be hurt in a hundred ways. Her pain is magnified by one great reality: She cannot fight back."

Setting a Course for Intentional Multiethnic Ministry

Mark DeYmaz: “It takes more than mere words and sentiment to bring about systemic change.”

Megachurch World: A Church With 50,000 Seats?

While some headline-making megachurch facilities grow bigger, the average auditorium size is actually getting smaller.

10 Things to Consider When Hiring Someone New

"Adding a new team member soon? Here are a few suggestions for making the process work more effectively."