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Jesus Is Not Looking for Perfect People, Just Failures Like You and Me

"No matter how sick you continue to be, Jesus is the Great Physician."

Dying to Self in the Age of Self-Love

"May you one day look back in praise of the God who turns stones into bread, water into wine and loss into life abundant."

Lead Through Prayer

There is no magic in small plans. When I consider my ministry, I think of the world. Anything less than that would not be worthy of Christ nor of His will for my life. —Henrietta Mears

Is Your Church Relevant in Today’s Culture?

"When genuine faith is backed by love, it provides hope."

3 Things Churches LOVE That KILL Outreach

There are plenty of things that hurt church outreach, but you might not realize that some of things making outreach ineffective are things churches love.

4 Factors That Lead to Increased Giving in Your Church

If your giving is up, take a look at what you have been doing to communicate the vision and how the congregation is responding.

5 Stages for Effective Prayer Leadership

Why do some people have a passion to see prayer flourish in their lives and churches while others seem complacent?

Can Depression Be Cured? Latest Research

"The main findings in Dr. Gold’s research are really quite stunning and should result in a major re-evaluation of the understanding of depression."

Four Warnings for Your Twenties

"These four warnings were lived out by Israel, but meant by God for you, and for me."

The Greatest Need in Special Needs

"When you are a special-needs parent, you are privy to a secret and sad world."

6 Ways Jesus Fought Depression

"There were several tactics in Jesus’ strategic battle against despondency."

Pastors, Lead Your Churches Into Special Seasons of Seeking the Lord

What could happen if churches fasted 21 days at the beginning of the New Year?

Why Do We Envy the Wicked?

"Our hearts cannot be sustained by health and wealth and worldly comfort."

5 Signs of Maturity in Christ

God tells us we can make steps forward toward him, and is always calling us closer, deeper into His ways.

Christianity Is Not a Popularity Contest

God expressly forbids the world’s favoritism within the church.

11 Reasons to Love the Senior Adults in Your Church

"Thank you, senior adults, for loving the church!"

In the Christmas Season Remember, God Is for You

"And if God is for us, who can be against us?"

Do You Need a Ministry Mulligan?

If you are stuck spiritually, you might want to consider making an aggressive spiritual move.

Women, Trade Self-Worth for Awe and Wonder

"Don’t tell me who I am until you have caused me to gaze in awe at “I Am.”

‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New...

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery. 

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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