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The Time is Ripe for Courageous

The Courageous movie opens in theaters this Friday, September 30. Please pray for the impact of the movie and go see it this opening...

Keeping the Missions Flame Alive

It’s Monday the day after our National Conference on the theme, Finish the Mission. I slept till 9, got up, went to the...

Grace Community Church Core Values

The mission of Grace Community Church is short. GCC exists to encourage growing followers of Jesus Christ. We believe it’s easy to understand, but it’s obviously...

Tim Keller’s “Gospel Ecosystem”: 3 Dangers In a Noble Idea

In the last year or so, Tim Keller has put forth a bold theory of engaging the city which he calls the Gospel...

Free eBook: "The Way of Perfection"

"A practical guide for a prayer-filled life."

What Reputation Does Jesus Have in Your Neighborhood?

Gabe Lyons makes the connection between the actions of the church and the reputation of Jesus.

A Simple but Overlooked Leadership Tip

Steven Furtick shares a leadership tip that bares repeating—over and over again.

Top 10 Church Logos for Story and Design

Will Mancini offers a list of top church logos that cast vision and share story through design.

7 Ways to Hire the Right Person

One of the most important decisions a leader makes is adding to the payroll.

5 Things Funeral Directors Wish Pastors Knew

If heaven can be brought to a funeral through memories, love, tears, laughter, correction, and the hope of Christ, then by all means, preach it.

No Recession Break for Pastors

A recent national survey of pastors and church staff reveals a 1.7 percent pay increase on average in the past year.

Alabama Judge to Criminals: Church or Jail?

An Alabama judge has instituted a sentencing program offering non-violent offenders a choice: go to church or go to jail.

Ambassador

You could feel the intensity.  It wasn’t electric.  It was more like a solemn feeling of excitement mingled with the fear of the unknown. I...

Free eBook: "Community Justice Assessment"

"God not only calls individual believers to respond to injustice, but that he is asking whole church bodies to courageously show those who suffer from violent oppression."

Balancing vs. Alignment.

Over the past few weeks, I have caught a sudden interest in basic auto repair; thanks in large part to a series of...

How to Double Your Productivity

I’m reading Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success by Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Ron McMillan and Joseph Grenny. So far it’s...

2011 National Conference, Session 2: David Platt

David Platt just concluded the first session this morning at the Desiring God National Conference. Look for the video and audio ...

Leadia by Leadership Network: Why Church Leaders Are Going to Love this New App!

Leadia was just announced by Leadership Network and it will rollout to the world tomorrow at the online conference, The NINES.  What exactly...

Hiring a Worship Pastor for Church of 5,000

I have a great opportunity for you or someone you may know. I’m working with NewSpring Church in Wichita, Kansas, to help them find a new...

Are You Prepared for the Top 4 Areas of Ministry Attack?

People are going to question WHY you do what you do.

‘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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