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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

Reaching the Next Generation of Evangelists

What does it look like to raise children who not only love Jesus, but also have a desire to share the gospel with their generation?

7 Tips for Leading Church Change

Every church needs change to occur to continue to grow and remain healthy.

‘My Church Model Is Better Than Yours!’

Derwin Gray calls leaders to stop bashing other forms or versions of the church.

The 10 Commandments of Guest-Friendly Churches

Welcoming guests is easy — just be friendly!

You Have to Move People to Reach People

Steven Furtick discusses the art of moving people in ministry.

The Secret Power of Availability

Bob Goff: “We answer people’s questions about love every time we make ourselves more available.”

10 Reasons Missional Communities Fail

Long-time missional community leader Doug Paul lists ten sure-fire ways to ruin the mission before it even starts.

3 Things Churches Love That KILL Outreach

Ed Stetzer: "If your church loves the way you do church more than your children, it loves the wrong thing."