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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.

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Amplifying Evangelism: The Future of Outreach and Mission

Ed Stetzer: "Churches that make these three shifts will be more effective at outreach in a skeptical culture."

5 Dangers of Leading Your Church Staff Like a Family

"A staff led like a family will eventually stall the growth of the church."

The Decline of Christian America—An Opportunity for the Gospel?

Ed Stetzer: "People need to see that 'Christian' isn’t just a check box on a survey, but a life changed by the gospel."

8 Biblical Truths About Christian Giving

"Jesus said to his disciples, 'When you give,' not, 'If you give.' Christian giving is not optional, but rather essential."

10 Characteristics of a Narcissistic Church

"Just as we're often blind to our own selfish tendencies, we often fail to notice when narcissism is present in our churches."

6 Ways Technology Can Strengthen Your Marriage

Bobby Gruenewald: “Chances are you might already be using technology to help your marriage without even realizing it.”

How One Pastor Overcame His Personal Evangelism Slump

"I was a pastor whose schedule kept me from being around anybody far from God. But a year ago something changed."

4 Characteristics of an Emotionally Unhealthy Leader

"These leaders, and the ministries they serve, will eventually pay a heavy price for such chronically unhealthy behaviors."