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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.

Teens Spend 9 Hours a Day Doing What?

Common Sense Media: Report measures the pervasiveness of entertainment media in the lives of U.S. youth.

3 Urgent Times to Confront Sin in Your Church

Confronting sin isn't fun, but the health of your church depends on it.

14 Ways to Lead When You’re Not on Top

"Most influence within organizations comes from the middle, not from the top."

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Aids South Carolina Flood Victims

Volunteers from 15 states rally together for restoration efforts after Hurricane Joaquin.

Evangelism: When Life Happens

Hugh Halter: "If we don’t know somebody’s story we’re not going to know how to embed the gospel in a way that will make sense."

8 Essentials of Leadership—It Starts With You

"Who you are becoming as a leader is more important than what you are doing."

Micro Churches, Mega Vision

Bobby Gruenewald: "None of us has arrived. We're all in the same boat: microchurches with a mega vision."

Changing How We Change the World

"Ending extreme poverty is possible, but it must be tackled from the bottom up—with, not for, the people affected most."