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When to Let Go of ‘Being Right’

Don’t sacrifice your peace for a hollow victory. Choose instead to release your "right of way" so that you can hold onto peace instead of pain.

How Holy Trinity Brompton Is Revitalizing the Church of England

“We don’t want our denomination to close one more church without first offering it to us to send a team to revitalize it.” -Sarah Jackson

Reaching Gen Alpha

As churches of every size strive to reach Gen Alpha with the gospel, small churches are uniquely positioned to meet this moment.

6 Characteristics of Missional-Pastoral Leaders

The apostle Paul, a missional-pastoral leader, says it this way: “He made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he purposed in Christ as a plan for the right time—to bring everything together in Christ, both things in heaven and things on earth in him” (Eph. 1:9–10).

The Power of Small Church Outreach

Leverage your advantages to reach your community.

Are You Experiencing Spiritual Malaise?

I know I should be with the Lord—and I even make plans to do so—but I no longer have a longing to spend time with him.

The Church Merger Road Map

Road signs for the church merger journey

Who Is Listening to You?

Perhaps more important than “preach that same sermon” is this: Preach that same book of the Bible. Preach that same series.

5 Ways to Lead a Team—And Help Your Senior Pastor

Having some data and research to back a strong idea will help your senior leader and the team run faster and feel more confident in the direction.

There Is Still Great Opportunity to Serve Jesus, After Age 70 and Beyond

I love to be around older people—that is, older people who have sweetened with age, not those who have soured. Choose which you’d rather be.

5 Steps Toward Racial Justice and Reconciliation

Racial justice and reconciliation are central to the gospel. Here's how predominantly white churches can join the cause.