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Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

5 Tips for a Short Missions Presentation

The time allotted for missionaries to share with churches is shrinking. Here's how to maximize the time you're given.

What to Avoid When Writing Church Policies

The best organizational policies and guidance for writing church policies help make life and leadership better and make subjective issues clear.

Trusting God Involves Letting Go — and Other Truths From Corrie ten Boom

Corrie Ten Boom learned, through her family's faith, about trusting God involves letting go.

The Lies Pastors Believe

7 ways the Devil tricks us into self-reliance

5 Ways to Boost Your Evangelism Goals This Year

Tips to energize your evangelism goals

Welcome Others: The Gift of Hospitality in Leadership

When we lead with authenticity, we don’t simply share advice from a book. This is rooted in hospitality in leadership as we share our real experiences.

The Importance of Small-Town Ministry

A recent Small Town Summits event at Gordon Conwell indicates that small town ministry is alive and well.

What Does It Mean That Christ ransomed us?

Like many biblical terms, such as hope, love, and joy, we have to define what Scripture means by ransom, and how Christ ransomed us shapes that understanding.