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A New Horizon: What Cultural Shifts Mean for Apologetics Today

We need to teach people how to find common ground, listen well, ask probing questions, disagree lovingly and boldly share their faith.

Robby Gallaty: Lost and Found

This is the No. 1 attribute of being a disciple: You have to remain teachable. You have got to remain a perpetual beginner in life, in ministry and in your walk with the Lord.

Who’s in Charge?: Outreach Rarely Happens If No One Owns It

If you don’t have an outreach leader, there is little chance you have a thriving evangelism impact on your community.

7 Ways to Keep an Outward Focus

"Church can easily become about what the existing congregation wants, instead of serving people beyond the existing group."

How to Create Momentum in Your Ministry

Sometimes you need some creative motion to initiate a movement in your church.

Beyond Baristas and Bands: Inspiring Your Community

Dan Kimball: "We don't just want our community to know we like art or music — we want to inspire them to follow Christ."

8 Signs Someone Is Truly Involved in Your Church

Moving new people toward "assimilation": a scorecard for your church.

How Technology Can Drive Discipleship

"There’s no denying that technology allows us to connect a new generation and help them flourish in their walk with Christ."

10 Dangerous Church Paradigms

Ron Edmondson offers ten unhealthy perspectives that could alter the shape of your ministry—both today and tomorrow.

Why I Don’t Like to Sing During ‘Worship’

The average church spends over 75 percent of their resources keeping the "house of worship" open. Is that a good thing?

The Unshockable Jesus

John Burke offers an incredible story of grace and a bold reminder that Jesus is never shocked by our sin.