Planning to Plant a Church? Read This First
"Not all planning practices are equal. Planning is most effective when the correct planning style is applied."
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BLESS: A 5-Step Path to Relational Evangelism
Discover why blessing people in practical ways helps them take another step in their journey toward Jesus.
The Scripture That Is Most Overlooked by Pastors
"Many a servant of the Lord has been treated less kindly by Christians than any business in town would treat an employee."
Why Helping a Refugee Could Change the World
Rich Stearns: "This is why the local church matters. Politicians see problems; we see people, created in the image of God."
5 Signs That It’s Time for a Staff Member to Resign
"If your overall church culture creates a safe environment for the staff, transitions can be a normal and healthy part of staff life."
Church Planting With a 91-Year-Old Hugging Usher
"One person who was excited about seeing new generations come to know Jesus was a 91-year-old woman named Ruth."
Special Report: The State of Church Planting Today
"All the experts say that establishing new churches is the single most effective way to spread the gospel to a broken world.”
Soulfires: An Unexpected Job Offer
How a Sermon at a New Church Plant Turned Into a Movement
When Church Members Leave: How Pastors Should Respond
When people leave your church, how you respond matters. Discover practical, biblical ways pastors can lead with grace, wisdom and integrity in difficult moments.
‘Why Me?’ An Atheist and Drug Addict Finds God
“I was not seeking God. I was not calling out to him or even thinking about God. For God to do that for me is crazy."
