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Aging Well in the Faith

Physically, we can live 40 days without food and three days without water, but only seconds without breathing. Spiritually, we can do no better.

Adding to Multiply

God is the One who is responsible for all the growth, whether addition or multiplication, but he delights in using his people to serve others and impact the world.

Mark DeYmaz: When Actions Speak Louder

What we say about Jesus means very little apart from meaningful action that represents him well.

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?

How to Transform a Community – Part 1

Instead of changing the world, seek to transform a neighborhood, a ZIP code or an apartment complex with a more focused vision.

How to Engage the Community

Efrem Smith: "The churches that are doing the best in our conference in engaging their surrounding community are the ones who value a cause more than their Sunday morning worship."

A Church for the City

Eugene Cho: “If we reduce church to a program, we’ve forgotten our identity as a ‘sent’ people.”

Test Drive a Small Group

How LCBC Church develops groups by letting guests experience a trial run first

What Happens When the Church Prays?

Brooklyn Tabernacle's Jim Cymbala: Do we really believe God can draw anyone to Himself?

Competition for Caring

Why not host a giving competition during the slow summer months? Here's what worked for one church.

Can We Really Change the World?

Only God can fix the world; but as we fulfill our calling and carry God’s good news of salvation, healing and justice into the world, we become a very real part of changing it.