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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.

Rich Stearns: Are We Radical Enough?

"Jesus’ agenda is about changing the world. It’s a breath-taking revolution to bring all things under the reign of Jesus Christ. We are to show the world an extraordinary new way to live."

17 Summer Outreach Tips

Seize the next few months and make this summer the best ever for outreach!

Great Moments in Community Transformation

The ZIP-code sized aspiration of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas

Financial Transformation – Part 4

Mark DeYmaz offers practical ideas for encouraging for-profit business to enhance the community.

Social Transformation – Part 3

A church that reflects its community is uniquely positioned to revive faith, restore hope and reveal love in the community.

Spiritual Transformation – Part 2

Can a church really hope to transform a community if in fact it does not reflect the community, particularly in terms of ethnic and economic diversity?

How to Transform a Community – Part 1

Instead of changing the world, seek to transform a neighborhood, a ZIP code or an apartment complex with a more focused vision.

How to Engage the Community

Efrem Smith: "The churches that are doing the best in our conference in engaging their surrounding community are the ones who value a cause more than their Sunday morning worship."