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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.

Escaping the Performance Trap

Chris Hodges: “You can fulfill the commands of the Bible better by falling in love with God than by trying to obey him.”

How to Get Your Church’s Mission Off Life Support

Rob Wegner and Jack Magruder of Granger Community Church in Granger, Ind., on shifting ministry partnerships from "transactional" to "transformative."

Take Your Next Step with God

NewSpring Church Senior Pastor Perry Noble says following Jesus requires taking action to get to where God is leading you.

Sharing the Gospel Beyond the Partisan Divide

How Christian partisanship can become a hurdle to our efforts to spread the gospel.

Merger: Coming Together for Kingdom Impact

Why church mergers are becoming more commonplace and how to make them work

Learning to Love Like Jesus

We were sent into the world. Shouldn't our most fruitful experiences take place outside the church building?

Brenda Salter McNeil: Where’s the Other Half of the Gospel?

Speaker, Leadership Coach and Associate Professor of Reconciliation Studies, Seattle Pacific University

Lessons in Missional: One Church’s Journey

What Granger Community Church has learned from multiplication church planting and incarnational mission