Recent Issues

Suncrest Christian Church: A Church Worth Reproducing

In its first decade, Suncrest was a young, small church without the resources to do what they’re doing now.

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

Machine Yearning: Discipling Young People in the Age of AI

AI is not the enemy; it is a tool. But it is a tool that demands careful stewardship.

Bobby Gruenewald & Craig Groeschel: Making Connections

“The goal is not to just deliver content, but to develop community.”—Bobby Gruenewald

Good Growth: 4 Types of Newcomers That Point to Healthy Church Development

When you have nonbelievers coming to your church who are spiritually hungry, this is a joy and one of the best kinds of growth you can experience.

The Distraction of Decline

When we think our issue is decline or lack of resources, our discussions are usually not about God and how he moves.

Hard-Pressed But Not Crushed

An attitude of defeatism does not engender resurrection.

Alan Briggs: Is Bigger Actually Better?

A larger church can have a bigger impact, but that isn’t a given. So, is having a larger church really better?

A Firm Foundation

Without a clear vision, churches are either rooted in their past, focused only on immediate needs or chasing after some shiny innovation.

Beyond Numerical Growth

Thriving evangelistic churches simplify what it looks like to live on mission.

Tell Me How You *Really* Feel

You hear it all the time, and a simple Google search will produce countless articles on it: The most important leadership trait is empathy.