The Church’s Identity Crisis: Why Authenticity Matters
Phil Cooke: "Stop trying to be a bad version of something else, and be an incredible version of who you are."
Phil Cooke: "Stop trying to be a bad version of something else, and be an incredible version of who you are."
"If your church is slowly growing, struggling or just plain stuck, there is a process that can help you get moving and get growing."
Ed Stetzer: "Leadership was not something I naturally inherited; it was a skill and a practice I had to learn."
Hugh Halter: "I wonder if we spend too much time condemning people who don’t live as 'clean' as we think they should."
"How are we to accomplish this daunting task of advancing the kingdom of God … both in the world and in ourselves?"
Ed Stetzer: "Keeping a church focused on evangelism is similar to running a marathon."
God is inviting us to participate in the expansion of his kingdom. Here are several ways to accept that invitation.
"Step one is to realize that you already have church members who experience same-sex attraction."
"You are a blessing to your congregation, and even though they may not see all the things you do as their pastor, God does."
"As leaders, we have to chart the course and make bold steps toward the destiny God has designed for us."