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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

10 Myths About Large Churches

Each of the criticisms can be true of some large churches, but the greater truth may be how few of these criticisms actually stick.

5 Reasons Christians Struggle With Evangelism

Five obstacles that keep Christians from sharing their faith.

Look Before You Innovate: The Secret of Change

If innovation is not constrained by biblical essentials and confessional convictions, we can innovate away what "church" really is.

The Power of Diverse Leadership

“Credibility begins and ends in what is modeled from the top.”

Why Won’t You Forgive?

Kevin Harney: "If we refuse to forgive, we compromise our witness to the amazing grace of Jesus."

Course Correction: 5 Danger Signs

"If I’m not careful, I can create a well-worn path to all the wrong places by allowing myself to love all the wrong things."

Sacred Mission: Beyond Trends

Dan Kimball: “Time tests what is merely a trend or what is true to mission.”

8 Easy Ways to Be Missional

We can be missional in everyday ways without overloading our schedules.