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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.

3 Urgent Times to Confront Sin in Your Church

Confronting sin isn't fun, but the health of your church depends on it.

14 Ways to Lead When You’re Not on Top

"Most influence within organizations comes from the middle, not from the top."

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Aids South Carolina Flood Victims

Volunteers from 15 states rally together for restoration efforts after Hurricane Joaquin.

Evangelism: When Life Happens

Hugh Halter: "If we don’t know somebody’s story we’re not going to know how to embed the gospel in a way that will make sense."

8 Essentials of Leadership—It Starts With You

"Who you are becoming as a leader is more important than what you are doing."

Micro Churches, Mega Vision

Bobby Gruenewald: "None of us has arrived. We're all in the same boat: microchurches with a mega vision."

Changing How We Change the World

"Ending extreme poverty is possible, but it must be tackled from the bottom up—with, not for, the people affected most."

Are Christians More Generous Than the General Population?

National survey measures the impact of faith on generosity and money management.