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Created for Relationships

There’s something about community—the relationships, the sense of belonging, the support and encouragement, the sympathy and understanding—that deepens our lives and anchors our souls.

How a Simple Habit Can Reset Your Soul

Meditating on God’s Word every day corrects my thinking, convicts my heart, and shapes my theology. It’s the plumb line for what I believe, how I live, and the Gospel I preach.

Amy Orr Ewing: A ‘Quiet Revival’

Our congregations need to be equipped to meet the moment in the culture, so that they are ready to lead people to Jesus.

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.

15 Things You Need to Know About Unchurched People Today

We must reach the unchurched with the Gospel of Christ. But who are they, and what are they all about?

Why the World Needs More "Mere" Christians

"A 'mere' Christian may be the only kind that can get through to a 'none' world."

How a Church Greeting Saved One Man’s Life

Are you underestimating the power of a simple greeting in your worship service?