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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

The Outer Limits of Our Minds: 9 Ways to Engage Intellectually With Questions About Faith

God is not afraid of questions. He likes them. God has given us our minds and we need to use them for his glory.

The Outer Limits of the Inner Sanctum: 5 Ways to Make a Gospel Impact in Your Home

How you live your faith at home will have a greater influence on the next generation than you can dream or imagine.

The Outer Limits of Pain, Loss and Suffering: 6 Ways to Comfort People With the Gospel

Too many Christians are quick to give a flippant and often dishonest answer to the question, “How are you doing?”

Pray Before You Plant!

"When the church is considered a house of prayer, the blind find sight in it, and those limping through life are restored."

Dan Kimball: A Church of Many Pastors

"'Pastor' is a metaphor for someone who spiritually cares for people. I want to be a leader who makes sure pastoring happens."

Building a Healthy Team Culture

“A clear culture is like the white blood cell system of an organization and it gives you a better chance of self-correction.”

Church Change Without Compromise

“We must change our methods for shining God’s light into the world without changing the light itself.”

The Innovation Equation: Problems + Limitations = Innovation

Bobby Gruenewald: Our best ideas happen when we face real problems with constraints.