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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

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.

Open Secrets: Discovering God Together

“God does not want us connected only to him; he wants us connected also to one another.”