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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.

America's Rising Hispanic Church – Part 1

Understanding the Opportunity: The Latino Community by the Numbers

How Your Small Church Can Do a Great Community Service Day

Karl Vaters offers tips on doing a community service day with a small budget but big impact.

8 Steps to Creating Your Own PEACE Center

Saddleback Church’s guide to offering free community services at your church

3 Realities of a Multicultural Church

Ed Stetzer: “A multicultural church is not simply about skin tone, but about the intentional engagement of cultures.”

Grace Beyond Burnout

Reading the warning signs and embracing hope. Here's practical help for all who know what it means to feel depleted.