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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.

Why More Pastors Are Considering Covocational Ministry

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.

The Danger of Complexity in Outreach

Steven Furtick: "If you’re going to err, err on the side of simply giving people Jesus."

4 Ways to Prevent Ministry Burnout

Ed Stetzer: "To create boundaries, pastors must be able to say no when other people want them to say yes."

When the Church Is Crazy About Broken People

Brandon Cox: "Being crazy about broken people, for us, has some serious implications."

Revived: How Stagnant or Declining Churches Found New Life

Five pastors tell how they helped churches overcome adversity and engage the unchurched in their communities.

The Care and Feeding of Volunteers

Dan Kimball: “Unlike church staff, volunteers don’t have the luxury of scheduling Fridays or Mondays off.”

How to Overcome Lonely Leadership

Effective leadership is defined by community, not loneliness.

21 Signs Your Church Needs to Change

Carey Nieuwhof: Great leaders don't run away from a need to change, but they embrace the challenge.

Learn to Balance Celebration and Anticipation

There’s a tension that exists whenever God moves greatly in our lives and in our churches. Manage it well.