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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

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?

Jesus and Bad Advertising

Steven Furtick: "I believe the most important message in the world deserves the best presentation."

Building a Healthy Small Church

Ed Stetzer: “Faithfulness and fruitfulness are more biblical measures for church health, not church size.”

7 Ways to Raise Up Young Leaders

Ron Edmondson: Raising up younger leaders is crucial to growing and maintaining healthy churches.

What Does It Take to Pastor a Healthy Megachurch?

"Instead of trying to please a congregation of 9,000 folks—I realized my greatest need was to spend time with the Lord."