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When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

Kyle Strobel: Power in Weakness

“Christians should become powerful Christians. But it’s only ever a power made perfect in our weakness, and it’s only ever a power that comes from God.”

Gospel-Centered Parenting

The newness that comes as a result of new birth in Christ trickles down into every area of life, including our parenting.

Thriving Small Churches Are Content, Not Complacent

Dave Jacobs: "A small church measures success by how faithful they have been with what God has given them."

A Thriving Small Church Honors the Past Without Living in It

"The small church cannot be viewed as a stepping stone to a large church ministry."

The Role of Preaching in Church Planting

Brandon Cox: "Don’t neglect the power of preaching, even in a brand new church plant."

Ideas for Imaginary People

Charles Lee: "You cannot assume that what has worked in the past will work today or in the future."

Out of Brokenness: Dave Gibbons and Newsong Church

Predominant church growth tools focus on gifts and personality but fail to take into account the power of pain to shape a life.

Dave Gibbons: Movements and Mustard Seeds

Dave Gibbons: “Can we ever forget the greatest movement of all began with a group of 12 misfits?”

Into the Neighborhood: Randy Frazee and Oak Hills Church

Community is a conduit of life: you live in community. If you starve yourself of community, you die.

4 Moves That Can Make or Break Your Ministry Effectiveness

"Learning to assess body language can go a long way to showing your compassion and care of those you’re leading."