How Pastors Can Build Friendships With Non-Christians
Only 53% of pastors intentionally build friendships with non-Christians. Discover four practical ways to develop meaningful relationships and create opportunities to share your faith.
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Pastoral Succession: Libin Abraham on Following a Legend
When Libin Abraham became lead pastor of Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, he followed a beloved longtime leader and led the church through COVID-19. He explains why succession isn't imitation and how the church moved from survival to revival.
How Church Leaders Can Lead Through Change and Transformation
Church leaders face constant disruption and resistance to change. Tod Bolsinger explains how pastors can lead transformation while protecting the values at the heart of the church.
Church Community Outreach: Practical Ways to Share the Gospel
Churches can build bridges to their communities by meeting practical needs, building relationships and demonstrating the gospel. Efrem Smith shares how churches can engage culture and reach people with the good news of Jesus.
Bible Study Evangelism
Sharonda Cooper shares practical ways to use Bible study as an evangelism tool, build bridges with nonbelievers and point people to Jesus through Scripture.
The Hospitality of Questions
From childhood, J.R. Briggs has been fascinated by the power of a well-asked question. Now the founder of Kairos Partnerships and author of The Art of Asking Better Questions explains why Jesus asked over 300 questions but answered only a handful directly—and what that means for how we lead, disciple, and share our faith today.
Angulus Wilson: Evangelism Is the Heart of God
When the church taps into the mission and the heart of God, she gets mobilized, she can get revived. We can see growth and new initiative.
Collin Outerbridge: Building a Multicultural, Multigenerational Church
There's something about a unifying vision that is greater than our preferences, that is focused on serving our community, that I think has led to a strong sense of connectivity that's allowed our church to grow and to impact people right here where we live.
5 Reasons the Church Thrives When It Grows Younger
Psalm 78:4–7 reminds us of our sacred responsibility: “We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders he has done.” This is not just a poetic reflection but a strategic and spiritual call. The church is called to be … Continued
Dave Ferguson: Multiplying Leaders
Every leader needs to have an apprentice. Even the lead pastor, as you're thinking about what's next, you need to have an apprentice so you can put that person in that role and you can commission them to go.