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Articles for Small Group Leaders
How to Create a Welcoming Environment for a Small Group Visitor
Whether they are new to the church, new to faith, or just exploring spiritual community for the first time, their first experience as a small group visitor can determine whether they choose to return or quietly drift away.
Ministry Tech Leaders
How ChMS Improvements Are Transforming Church Operations
ChMS improvements are more than just tech upgrades—they are redefining how churches connect with members, track ministry impact, and support healthy growth.
Articles for Worship & Creative
Is Worship Warfare or Witness?
While many believers find the language of worship warfare empowering, others question whether it risks conflating spiritual devotion with a kind of militant theology.
Articles for Pastors
Ethical Boundaries (and Risks) of Using AI for Sermon Preparation
What are the promises and pitfalls of using AI for sermon preparation, and how can church leaders can embrace technological assistance without compromising spiritual integrity?
Articles for Outreach & Missions
5 Ways to Truly Welcome First-time Visitors to Your Church
Welcoming first-time visitors isn’t about tactics or gimmicks. It’s about creating an environment where people feel noticed, respected, and genuinely loved.
State of the Church
Loneliness in Ministry: What Barna and Gloo’s State of the Church Data Reveals
Loneliness is not just a pandemic-era buzzword—it is a deep, structural challenge facing pastors and church leaders today.
State of the Church
What Is the State of the Church and Why Should You Care?
Barna partnered with Gloo on State of the Church 2025, emphasizing monthly data, human flourishing, and church thriving. Here's what church leaders need to know about this movement.
Articles for Small Group Leaders
7 Small Group Ministry Challenges And What to Do About Them
No small group ministry is immune to obstacles. Whether your church is launching new groups or maintaining long-standing ones, you’ve likely encountered small group ministry challenges.
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