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Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

Steven Furtick: Don't Put Jesus First This Year

"Yes, you read that correctly. Before you label me a heretic, let me explain."

Pursuing God’s Dream of Restoration

“The dream of God is not merely a future reality. It is a reality that we can taste, touch, feel and live today if only we would reach for it together.”

Field of Dreams: What It Means to Plant the Church

Risks, regrets and revelations: Veteran church planters talk about starting a new church from scratch.

What's Trending in Multisite? 2013

Jim Tomberlin of MultiSite Solutions tracks the state of the multisite movement.

Top 5 Christmas Eve Mistakes Churches Make

Don’t miss an opportunity to make a newcomer's visit count.

What Happens When You Ask God “What If?”

God delights for us to cup our hands in prayer in holy expectation that he will meet us in beautiful, mysterious ways.

8 Ways Your Church Can Ignite Outreach

Pastors discuss the tools their churches are using to share the Gospel effectively.

The Church Needs Skunk Works

8 steps to implement a process that will foster innovation and transfuse organic life into your church.