Florida Church Looks to Re-Create the Lost Vision of Eden in Disney’s Backyard
“We never really dreamt about becoming large. We dreamt about being a force of transformation.”
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9 Hopeful Signs About the Church’s Future
"I do see the very real possibility that this negative trend will bottom out and begin to move upward."
Eugene Peterson: Four Words That Direct the Course of Our Lives
"I want to be as human as Jesus was human ... to live the Jesus Way, robustly human. And I want to do it with you."
6 Internal Battles All Pastors Face
"The fact that your pastor struggles with these issues doesn’t make him less qualified—it makes him more so."
4 Pet Peeves of a Church Secret Shopper
"As someone who visits lots of churches for the first time, I have some pet peeves to share that I hope will help your church."
The No. 1 Obstacle of the American Church
"Nothing has built a taller, deeper and thicker wall in the hearts of people and in the churches of our land."
“Everyone Was Friendly and Smiling”—Lessons From a Mystery Visit
An unchurched person reports on an unannounced visit to a local church. Could it be yours?
3 Ways to Redeem a ‘Short-Term’ Mission Trip
"These trips are expensive, time-consuming and disruptive. Yet I'm convinced that what the eye hasn't seen, the heart can't grieve."
3 Ways to Share Tech With Seniors
Three idea starters for using technology to reach the seniors in your community.
Fighting the War at Home: Ministry Brings Healing and Recovery to Veterans Battling PTSD
REBOOT Combat Recovery offers a 12-week program for veterans and their families. Here's how you can get involved.
