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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.

Brainstorm This: How to Measure Your Small Group Ministry

Small group pastor and expert Mark Howell on the 7 numbers that matter most

Ed Stetzer: Strategy Matters in Fast-Growing Churches

"Church which are rapidly growing, and which maintain that growth, place a premium on intentional and strategic leadership." Here's what that looks like.

Dan Kimball: Celebrate All

"There is neither mega nor micro, large nor small, video venue nor house church, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."

Netherlands: If Here, Then Anywhere? Bethel Church

The touch of God began in an aged, discouraged and divided congregation. Few imagined what the church was to become.

Megachurch World: Learning From the International Church

As Christianity grows outside of North America, so does the potential to learn from their ministry innovations.

Soulfires: Luca and Luke

"'I choose to trust you, Lord,' I said, not knowing what might become of saying such a thing."

Celebrating the Country’s Fastest-Growing Churches

"God used the megachurch to reach Korea and the house church to reach China. Any church God uses is a great church.”

Soulfires: Guatemala’s Healing Waters

"People see it as a way God loves them when we bring them water."