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God Is Doing Far More Miracles Than We Realize—Every Day in Human Hearts

We don’t lack miracles in our lives! What we lack is the vision, the eternal perspective, that allows us to see and experience and marvel at these miracles.

Ed Stetzer: Who We Are

We are called to cultivate human flourishing and societal transformation throughout the world as a testimony to the truth of the gospel.

5 Keys for Sharing Your Faith

We do not need to be contentious and argumentative. We can be kind and grace-filled even when we disagree with others and offer them a whole new worldview.

Is It Still Evangelism If There Are No Words?

Scot McKnight: "I know of no text that says someone evangelized without saying a word."

6 Ways to Get Off the Ministry Roller Coaster

Carey Nieuwhof: "Life is emotional. But for those of us in ministry, it feels like it’s even a little more emotional."

Beyond the First Church of the Consumer

"Every step we take to further their consumer mentality is a disservice to our members and to the church at large."

11 Questions for (Not Just) Rural Church Leaders

Knowing your community's story is the first step to reaching its residents.

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.