Recent Issues

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.

Amy Orr Ewing: The As/So Dynamic

Without love, all our accomplishments, efforts and breakthroughs are just noise.

Digital Discipleship: Can Churches Grow People Who May Never Attend In Person?

Simply broadcasting the in-person worship service isn’t enough to move people into the relationships and community that’s essential for discipleship.

Go D.E.E.P.E.R. in Discipleship

Do you lead by example in revealing your weaknesses and areas for growth?

Preparing for a Fruitful Harvest

If we want to see revival and lives transformed for eternity, we need to get on our knees to pray.

Anna Morgan: When Women Are Called to Leadership

It starts with a woman identifying her own calling.

Ed Stetzer: All Shapes and Sizes

A church with mission-shaped people living together for the gospel makes all the difference.

Disperse the Church

The attractional church sometimes created an opposing current as we sought to develop a decentralized network of disciple makers and microchurches.

Taking Off the Cape: Your Leadership Superpower Might Be Your Biggest Leadership Problem

Wise leaders don’t waste a crisis—they use it to help their people become the very best versions of themselves.

Heather Matthews: Beyond #MeToo

If people outside the church saw Christians empowering and advocating for women and fighting against sexism, that the gospel might actually be good news, especially for women outside the church.