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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.

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."

A Church for the City

Eugene Cho: “If we reduce church to a program, we’ve forgotten our identity as a ‘sent’ people.”

Test Drive a Small Group

How LCBC Church develops groups by letting guests experience a trial run first

What Happens When the Church Prays?

Brooklyn Tabernacle's Jim Cymbala: Do we really believe God can draw anyone to Himself?

Competition for Caring

Why not host a giving competition during the slow summer months? Here's what worked for one church.

Can We Really Change the World?

Only God can fix the world; but as we fulfill our calling and carry God’s good news of salvation, healing and justice into the world, we become a very real part of changing it.