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‘Walk Slowly Through the Pews’

When I was serving as a worship pastor, my uncle gave me some advice I've never forgotten: "Walk slowly through the pews."

Needed: Healthy Multiethnic Churches

The multiethnic church movement has experienced considerable strain. This is cause for correction, not despair. Here are some first steps.

Does Discipleship Lead Naturally to Evangelism?

Evangelism doesn't always flow naturally from discipleship. Here’s what it takes to do both effectively.

5 Ways to Elevate Evangelism

Evangelism often gets short shrift in the church. Here's how to discover and equip the latent evangelists in your midst.

Here Are the Essentials of Good Visitor Follow-Up

No matter the size of your church, good follow-up is an essential component of reaching out to visitors that shows them you are trustworthy.

Flannery O’Connor: Knowing God Through Mystery

Flannery O'Connor was drawn to mystery. She believed that in order to know God you have to "get down under things to find where he is."

Becoming an Unhurried Spiritual Leader

"Spiritual leadership is not so much about managing something for God as much as it is expressing the life of God in the unique situation we find ourselves in."

The Mysterious Mandate of ‘Small Discipleship’

The kingdom of God grows through the practice of discipling a small group of people, which requires time and patience.