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When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

Weeping with Christ—Gethsemane

The events in the life of Jesus bring meaning to the events of our own. Theologians call this Identification with Christ. I call it discoveringYour Easter I.D.

Measuring Disciple-Making

Dave Ferguson: “How do you know if what you’re doing as a leader is actually advancing the kingdom?”

What You Miss If You Quit

Brad Powell: “God’s best can be experienced in and through life’s worst.”

Effective Outreach Begins at Home

Kevin Harney: Four Reflections on Raising Kids Who Love God and Share Their Faith

10 Ways to Raise the Spiritual Temperature of Your Church

"When you find yourself leading a lukewarm body, there are some things you must do to change the game."

Building Better Partnerships

Brad Lomenick: Want to grow your organization, product or initiative? Cultivate the fine art of colloaboration.

Church Planting, Part 3: Generating a Buzz

From mailers to service projects, what helped these church planters from across the country get the word out to their communities?

Maximize Your Best Resource

Bobby Gruenewald: "Ninety percent of the people who visit a church for the first time go because a friend invited them."