Defying Gravity: Ministry Without Burnout
To lead thriving ministries, we must lead from a place of strength, our own soul care. But how?
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The 2015 Outreach 100 Issue
The Outreach Magazine/LifeWay Research Special Report on America's Fastest-Growing Churches, plus in-depth interviews with Craig Groeschel, Sergio De La Mora and Brian Tome; The Megachurch and America's Recovery Culture; Ideas for Retention and Much More
3 Mindset Shifts for Change Agents
Bobby Gruenewald: “The church has the talent and resources to once again become influencers of culture and agents of change.”
Why Your Church Isn’t For Everyone–And That’s OK
Carey Nieuwhof: "Churches that try to be all things to all people often end up being nothing to anyone."
5 Tensions Every Small and Midsize Church Encounters
Carey Nieuwhof: "Overcome these tensions and you’re closer to progress. Avoid them and you can stay stuck a long time."
The Problem With Pastors as Rock Stars
Ed Stetzer: The “rock star” problem is a sin issue, not a church-size issue.
3 Challenges for Every Church Planter
No matter your skill level or former experience, be prepared to face these challenges head-on.
The Danger of Complexity in Outreach
Steven Furtick: "If you’re going to err, err on the side of simply giving people Jesus."
When the Church Is Crazy About Broken People
Brandon Cox: "Being crazy about broken people, for us, has some serious implications."
4 Ways to Prevent Ministry Burnout
Ed Stetzer: "To create boundaries, pastors must be able to say no when other people want them to say yes."