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12 Encouraging Bible Verses for Leaders

Leading isn’t easy. These 12 Bible verses offer strength, wisdom, and encouragement for leaders who want to stay grounded in faith.

14 Verses to Prepare You for Spiritual Warfare

14 Scriptures for Christians to prepare for spiritual warfare by standing firm, resisting the enemy, and finding courage in God’s promises.

The Spiritual Longings of Young Adults

Young adults want both—an encounter with the Spirit of the Living God and messages rooted in God’s timeless Word.

Is Church Growth Always Good?

"While in many cases, growth can be the byproduct of health and right focus, it is not always the best litmus test."

10 Reasons We Have Not Reached the Unchurched

Thom Rainer: "In God's power, however, we can reverse this trend and reach the unchurched in America."

Missional Mergers: 9 Keys to Success

The sad reality is that most mergers fail because they are motivated more by self-interest or self-preservation than by a bigger, bolder, divine mission.

7 Traits of Breakout Churches

Thom Rainer gives seven indispensable characteristics of churches that move from decline to growth.

Jesus, the Inventor of Church Planting

Jesus' method for choosing church planters was completely unorthodox ... maybe you should try it.

Not Too Small to Plant

Mark DeYmaz: "Engage your community and God will establish a church that reflects his kingdom."

Small Church Advantage, Big Church Challenge

Dan Kimball: Why smaller congregations have an edge.

Learning to Both Love and Hate the World

LifeWay Research President Ed Stetzer says the church often is confused about how to view "the world."