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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

Forward Thinking

Emerging leaders on the challenges and opportunities of the next decade. Part One

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.