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A Liturgy for Grief

Why we can't abandon our mission to comfort those who mourn.

5 Ways to Stop Failing the Poor

Why we need to adjust our hearts, minds and actions.

Are You Annoyed by the Right People?

Jesus saves his greatest outbursts of annoyance for those who appeared to have it all together.

What Happened to Singles' Ministry?

I read a very interesting article the other night on the ever changing face of singles’ ministry. In the short time I’ve been in ministry I’ve...

An Open Letter to the Over-40 Who Has Left the Church

To whom it may concern and to whom, more importantly, it should concern: Over the last few months I’ve met so many of you. Maybe...

What is Wrong with the Church? by John Burke

Devil, Satan, Wounds. Kathy and I had a little spat that morning, and I said something I later regretted. I got to work, read an...

Unity for the Sake of Mission

Partnering with other local churches is good news for everyone.

When Evangelism is Lying

Why the Good News can't be a form of trickery, strategy or mere proverb

A Guide to "ChurchSpeak" for the Uninitiated

Do your words get in the way of your message?

9 Books to Read on Missions

From practical to theoretical, from global to local, here are a few good reads on missional engagement.

Go Ahead: Invite Someone to Church

Studies show 80 percent of people come because of an invitation, but behind the statistics are real people.

Free eBooklet: "Relational Evangelism"

"Why is it that many Christians become frustrated and don’t follow through when they are asked to bring their friends to an outreach event, or to tell their friends about Christ?"

In Which Churches Became Patriotic

A brief history on church, state and the tenuous thread that binds them.

Ambition

A couple years ago I was working through a very important church issue with our elders. Our weeklong email correspondence on an issue had...

Mission = People Meeting Jesus

by Leonce Crump II This generation is particularly cause-oriented. General observation and sociological study confirms this. This is good. We should long to see social ills and...

4 Keys to Finding the Perfect Mentor You Always Wanted

Over the years, I’ve found some incredible mentors in my life—people who have spoken words of wisdom and guidance into our marriage, finances, personal...

Casting Vision (Even If It Isn’t Your Own)

by Rick Schurtz Vision remains a critical component of leadership. “Where there is no vision, the people perish . . .” - Prov. 29:18 So what do...

Free eBook: "Transformational Partnerships," by Rob Wegner & Jack Magruder

"Making disciples is a team sport. If a local church wants to disciple a neighborhood, community or city, they can’t do it alone."

Go Small or Go Home

Why missional pretty much never starts out big.

Convinced Is Not Converted

Why changing people's minds is never enough for true belief.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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