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Mark DeYmaz: When Actions Speak Louder

What we say about Jesus means very little apart from meaningful action that represents him well.

How the Church Can Take the Lead in Suicide Prevention

"The church is for the broken. A church without the broken is a broken church."

Key Takeaways From the Practical Guide to ‘Come Away and Rest’

I’m thrilled that Alyson has published an important book about stepping away from the chaotic noise of the world and into the rest of Jesus in “Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats.”

What You Miss If You Quit

Brad Powell: “God’s best can be experienced in and through life’s worst.”

Effective Outreach Begins at Home

Kevin Harney: Four Reflections on Raising Kids Who Love God and Share Their Faith

10 Ways to Raise the Spiritual Temperature of Your Church

"When you find yourself leading a lukewarm body, there are some things you must do to change the game."

Building Better Partnerships

Brad Lomenick: Want to grow your organization, product or initiative? Cultivate the fine art of colloaboration.

Church Planting, Part 3: Generating a Buzz

From mailers to service projects, what helped these church planters from across the country get the word out to their communities?

Maximize Your Best Resource

Bobby Gruenewald: "Ninety percent of the people who visit a church for the first time go because a friend invited them."

Church Planting, Part 1: Picking the Launch Date

8 church planters describe their prelaunch process and how they chose when to launch

3 Reasons People Are Not Involved in Your Church

Ed Stetzer: “Not everyone is inactive for the same reasons. Once we know why, we can go about helping them move into service.”