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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

17 Truths You Need to Know About Leadership

Brad Lomenick: "Leaders’ words weigh 1,000 pounds. You have the power to lift up or pull down others with your words."

Pastoring Isn’t Supposed to Be Easy

"Why do you think God has to call people into this work? If it were easy, people would be lining up to volunteer."

5 Pastors Share: The Resources That Shaped Me

Bobby Gruenewald: "I asked some strong leaders for recommendations about the ways they find insight and inspiration."

‘Day for the Unreached’ to Focus on Billions Who Have Never Heard the Gospel

On May 15, 2016, churches and other faith-based organizations are invited to pray and advocate for unreached people groups.

Preaching on Homosexuality: 7 Points to Consider

"God’s Word changes hearts, but especially on sensitive subjects, God’s Word is often most effective in relationships of trust."

The One Common Factor of Effective Church Leaders

Thom Rainer: "Is it possible to find one common factor in the lives of the most effective church leaders? I think so."

Church Planting in a Secular Society: Two Approaches

Ed Stetzer: How do you plant churches in a secular society?

Ed Stetzer: How Resources Changed My Mind

"It seems that every young pastor thinks it’s necessary to reinvent everything—in their mind, only they can do it the right way."