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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.

9 Church Planting Obstacles When Planting a Church

Like any movement, church planting obstacles exist that threaten the vitality and longevity of church planting. We must consider how to address them.

What the Future of Multisite Churches Looks Like

According to the latest ECFA survey and research at The Unstuck Group, 70 percent of megachurches and 60 percent of churches of 1,000+ are multisiting. This article explores the Future of multisite churches and what that means for congregations.

How to Cultivate Leaders Who Can Solve Cross-Cultural Dilemmas

Calling all creative mavericks and boundary-spanners.

The Words of Women

“The church is crippled when we don’t listen to such a critical part of God’s body.”

How the Holy Spirit Diffused a Bad Situation

The protective dad in me was about to unleash, so I paused to pray and ask God for wisdom and grace to handle the situation in the Spirit, not in the flesh. Holy Spirit Diffused a Bad Situation.

Trust That God Is Good Because He Says So

You see, God is good whether we believe it or not. God—and God alone—is the final court of arbitration. As the apostle Paul wrote, “Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true” (Romans 3:4 NLT).

Why Do You Fear Being Bold?

God’s leaders must know when to be quiet and when to speak up. When to let others take the lead and when to step out in front themselves and assert their God-given prerogatives.

The Reality of Reaching the Unchurched

Very few churches who say they want to advance reaching the unchurched are effectively marketing themselves to the unchurched population.