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A Global Renewal of Spiritual Interest

I would call it a moment. I do believe that signs are pointing to a renewal of spiritual interest and openness, including interest and openness to the Christian faith.

Ed Stetzer: Discipleship Reimagined

The church is not a fortress to protect believers from the world. It is an outpost to send disciple makers into the world.

Trace Church: Waving the White Towel

Since Trace Church started using these white towels, baptism numbers have skyrocketed.

What's Trending in Multisite? 2014

Jim Tomberlin, church consultant, offers his annual report and forecast for the development of the multisite movement

Reshaping the American Megachurch

What are the trends among the country’s largest congregations?

The Neighborhood and the Nations

When it comes to issues like extreme poverty, HIV, economic development and education, does the American church have a new responsibility? One we didn’t have just a few years ago?

Riding the Ministry Roller Coaster

All ministries have seasons of peaks and valleys, but there's a sustaining secret to the journey that's easy to overlook.

Physics, Faith and the Myth of Intellectual Suicide

Renowned physicist and Anglican priest John Polkinghorne: “You don’t have to commit intellectual suicide to be a religious believer; otherwise I wouldn’t be one.”

Victor Marx: Restored!

"People will admire you for your success, but they will relate to you because of your pain."

Bobby Gruenewald: The Phases of My Faith

The pastor/innovation leader at LifeChurch.tv discusses his personal journey to becoming who God wants him to be.

7 Updated Trends on Megachurches in America

Thom Rainer: "There continues to be a shift of members and attendees from smaller churches to larger churches, particularly megachurches."