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David Kinnaman: Start the Conversation

Church leaders must recognize that what feels hidden is actually hurting people, and that discipleship includes helping people break free from destructive patterns.

Avoid These 10 Awful Messages to Visitors

There’s no joy in sharing these stories, but there’s clarity. These experiences shine a spotlight on what must change if we truly want to be welcoming communities of grace.

The Future of Church Outreach: 3 Key Trends We Must Engage

EDITORIAL Leading Mission | Andy Cook Standing on the steps of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Hall in 1980, Graham asked his audience a pivotal question: How...

A Culture of Invitation

How focusing on existing relationships to invite people to church brought spiritual life to Faith Church.

How Churches Can Respond to the Persecution of Christians

There are many ways we can stand with our persecuted brothers and sisters.

Living a Gospel-Saturated Life

“What else might we do today that would be more significant than telling others that the God of the universe loves them and desires for them to know him and be saved from their sins forever?”

Being Christ’s Hands and Feet

How reaching out to the surrounding community revived Crossroads United Methodist Church.

New Vision Fuels a Church's Movement

How Granger Community Church emerged from “a season of stagnation.”

How to Get Your Message Heard

“We need to wake up to living and sharing our witness in a media-saturated culture.”

A Super Bowl Champ Tackles Men’s Ministry

Chad Hennings, a former defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, discusses his dependence on God and helping other men grow in their faith.

What Part Do Pastors Play in Growing Congregations?

Researchers explore the data from the U.S. Congregational Life Survey.