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3 Reasons to Go Multisite (Minus the Big Screen)

Preaching and teaching, like any other skill set, requires reps.

Leadership Training That Works

Yesterday I posted that leadership training classes don’t work. The reaction was mixed from “You thought leadership training classes worked? Are you an...

Christ is Better – God’s Final Word

This weekend we began a sermon series on the book of Hebrews, entitled “Christ is Better.” Looking specifically at Hebrews 1, we saw...

Leo Tolstoy: Youth Group President?

In many student ministries, Leo Tolstoy would be viewed as a hero, a model for moral discipline and Christian virtue. Tolstoy was a famous...

“Soft-Pedaling” On Homosexuality?

Last week the internet was all abuzz (and I’m sure it still is) over some comments or lack of comments that Andy...

Why All the Fuss About Baptism?

In the New Testament, conversion involves five integrally related components or aspects, all of which took place at the same time, usually ...

Where There Is No Vision The People Perish – Tanzania (Day 2)

Today we kicked off Day 2 of our #Compassion #Tanzania trip bright and early with a little breakfast prior to heading to the...

4 Reasons to Quit Being a Christian

Real thoughts on the difference between being a "Christian" and following Jesus

Homosexuality, Christianity, & the Gospel

This video from the Equip Forum from Summit Church deals with the difficult issue of same-sex attraction from a biblical perspective.

10 Steps on the Digital Road to Reaching Millions

Tami Heim, of @StickyJesus, give ten tips on making your digital communication count.

Free eBooklet: "8 Easy Ways to Easily Be Missional"

"Missional is not an event we tack onto our already busy lives. It is our life."

5 Reasons You Should Twitter In Church

To tweet in church or not to tweet in church? That is the question.

Are You a Trader?

"What if this generation was willing to trade in the pursuit of the American dream for a world that desperately needs Christ?"

10 Reasons Not to Waste Your Time Being a Christian

Frank Viola: "There are specific things that you can do (or neglect) that will throttle your spiritual life."

A High-Priced Mission Trip Mistake

Why giving away freebies on mission trips might hurt more than they help, and what you can do about it.

Leadership Training Doesn’t Work

A few years ago, Leadership Training became all the rage in churches. Suddenly if you weren’t training leaders, you weren’t really accomplishing much. “Everyone...

The Responsibilities of Our Government Toward the Preservation of Marriage

This quote by D.A. Carson sighted on Justin Taylor’s blog provides a really good explanation of why Christians, as an act of love ...

Racial Justice: Why Should Christians Care?

In our new series, we will revisit some of the foundational posts of BTSF. These articles lay the groundwork for much of what is expressed on this...

Jesus Loves The Children and A Trip To The Motherland – Tanzania Day 1

It’s about 10:00 p.m. on Sunday evening and we (Compassion Bloggers) just finished an amazingly draining yet energizing day. Draining, because we have...

Not Like Me: 7 Principles for Creating Community

Today I shared some of the principles from Not Like Me at the Thrive Conference. Here are seven principles for Catalyzing Community whether you are...

‘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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