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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

4 Essentials for Church Planters

"The New Testament church was a participatory sport, and this generation doesn't want to be spectators."

9-Year-Old Collects Gifts for 5,000 Kids, Refugees

Jordyn McNeal teams up with Operation Christmas Child to give joy to kids around the world.

Are We Online Atheists?

Maybe it’s not as much about the technology but more about how we’re using it.

Evangelism, Naturally

"For Kevin Harney, outreach without evangelism is 'giving a cup of cold water, but not giving it in Jesus' name.'"

Church Planting Is on the Rise

National study from LifeWay and NewChurches.com provides a comprehensive report on church planting in the U.S.

The Problem With Gimmicks

Phil Cooke: "Gimmicks may get attention, but truly original ideas change the world."

Teens Spend 9 Hours a Day Doing What?

Common Sense Media: Report measures the pervasiveness of entertainment media in the lives of U.S. youth.

3 Urgent Times to Confront Sin in Your Church

Confronting sin isn't fun, but the health of your church depends on it.