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Glad You’re Here

Church people serve their community with no strings attached, but the heartfelt prayer of every volunteer is for the people they serve to connect with both their Lord and their church.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

David Kinnaman: Deconstruction Demystified

Deconstruction may not be about finding reasons to leave, but rather seeking guidance for a deeper stage of faith.

Beyond the Dream: No Time for Leaders to Coast

"As long as I am in a position of leadership, it will demand the same things leadership has always demanded."

Want More Visitors? It Has to Get Personal

The best method and timing for outreach ... and the one essential ingredient.

Where Do We Grow From Here?

“Growth isn’t an option—it’s a must. It’s not reserved for churches of a certain size.”

Dan Kimball on Heaven, Hell and Evangelism

Will the recent theology discussions about the afterlife de-emphasize evangelism even further?

Have Churches Forgotten How to Reproduce?

Ed Stetzer: Everyone is talking reproduction, but not enough churches are having babies.

Dan Kimball: Reflections on Church Plant Year 10

"Church planting made me think through my own sense of identity. Did I base my worth as a leader on the size of my ministry?

Soulfires: Long Way Home

Through an unlikely friendship, two outcasts find a new passion for ministry and a new beginning in grace.

Small Church by the Numbers

Fast facts: Putting the small church in statistical perspective