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The Top 10 Reasons We Don’t Trust God

"Letting go of control and trusting Jesus is the core of the Christian life—every day, every hour, every moment, of every day."

Scott McConnell: The State of Discipleship

Discover where disciples in your church are in their journey. Then design paths to encourage progress toward biblical outcomes.

The Deity of Christ is the Heart of the Gospel

People had only to look at Jesus to see God.

5 Destructive Lies About Pastors

"It is totally wrong to make categorically false statements about pastors because you know a few negative examples."

3 Keys to Engaging a Post-Church Culture

Lessons from this year's Outreach magazine/LifeWay Research survey of large, fast-growing churches.

10 Daily Prayers to Boost Your Outreach

“If we are going to be effective in scattering the seed of the gospel of Jesus, we must keep things in their proper perspective.”

4 Ways to Handle Ministry Discouragement

Ronnie Floyd: "Discouragement in ministry is real. When you are down, how do you get back up?"

10 Pastor Habits to Stay Young at Heart

"Some 50-year-olds are young, some are old. Some 60-year-olds are young, some are old. What makes the difference?"

Can the Church Thrive in a Non-Christian World?

Ed Stetzer: "Being a Christian is more significant in a hostile or indifferent culture than in friendly surroundings."

Andy Stanley Responds to His Critics

After controversial sermon, Andy Stanley crafts response to critics that explains his perspective on message and method.

3 Essentials for Student Discipleship

How do we help our students become more committed disciples of Jesus? Here are three critical components.