Features

Community Christian Church: A Warm Welcome

When people visit Community and decide to stay, Pastor John Scott says, it’s because of the worship, the teaching, the children’s ministry and, most importantly, the feeling of belonging.

Ministry in the Marketplace

If we want to see a church planting movement in every place and people group, we must engage with covocational leaders.

Ed Stetzer: Coming Back

We have to take a step back as we teach God’s Word, building upon the grand narrative of redemption to show how every issue dealt with in the story of God is centered in Christ.

Defying Gravity: Ministry Without Burnout

To lead thriving ministries, we must lead from a place of strength, our own soul care. But how?

Secrets of Self-Care

Eugene Cho: "We must learn to take care of and invest in ourselves."

3 Mindset Shifts for Change Agents

Bobby Gruenewald: “The church has the talent and resources to once again become influencers of culture and agents of change.”

Why Your Church Isn’t For Everyone–And That’s OK

Carey Nieuwhof: "Churches that try to be all things to all people often end up being nothing to anyone."

9 Things That Have Replaced Traditional Outreach

The bad news is that fewer and fewer churches are highly intentional about reaching their immediate community.

5 Tensions Every Small and Midsize Church Encounters

Carey Nieuwhof: "Overcome these tensions and you’re closer to progress. Avoid them and you can stay stuck a long time."

3 Challenges for Every Church Planter

No matter your skill level or former experience, be prepared to face these challenges head-on.

The Problem With Pastors as Rock Stars

Ed Stetzer: The “rock star” problem is a sin issue, not a church-size issue.