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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

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."