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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

Is Your Church a Monument or Mission Station?

Have we, in our enthusiasm to get home to heaven, forgotten the fundamental reason for the church’s existence in the community?

Why the Opposite of Missional Is Not Attractional

"Mission and attraction are two positive forces which are like the inhaling and exhaling of a body. It takes both to breathe."

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?