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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.

Family On Mission—How Our Kids Lead Us

Hugh Halter: "Unexpectedly, we were shocked out of our comfortable slumber and called back to the front line of mission."

Jesus Was a Refugee

"The men, women and children who are fleeing, trying to escape with their lives, have a High Priest who knows what it's like."

4 Steps to a Meaningful Sabbath

"Sabbath is a 24-hour block of time in which we stop work, enjoy rest, practice delight and contemplate God."

GOP Candidates Seen as Religious—Except Trump

Pew Research: Fewer Americans view Donald Trump as a religious person than any other presidential candidate.

8 Insights About Marriage and Ministry

Ed Stetzer: "Allow me to share a few things that Donna and I have seen after almost 30 years of a ministry marriage."

4 Simple Ways to Engage Millennials

"As millennials, the way we see the world often makes it difficult for us to meaningfully connect with the local church."

4 Unhealthy Beliefs About Church Leadership

"As we all learn sooner or later, I discovered that I couldn’t build God’s kingdom with lies and pretense."

6 Ways to Build Your Volunteer Team

Six actions to help you connect more volunteers to your team and train them to become leaders in your church.