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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.

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."