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5 Reasons Why I Hate Religion

Losing your religion may sound like a strange idea, so here are five reasons that I hope will convince you that you should …

How to Make Easter Special for Your Church Family

Here are some things to consider as we move toward the final planning stages for Easter weekend.

Seven Ways Churches Should Die With Dignity

What can we offer the leaders of dying churches? I have seven suggestions.

Three Common Things That Hold Christians Back in Their Journey With Jesus

Closeness with Jesus = effectiveness in life. Are these things holding you back from Jesus?

How Your Building Is Your Killing Your Growth

Senior pastors typically underestimate the impact their building has on their church’s future growth.

World Relief: Welcoming Refugees in Jesus’ Name

“Resettlement is not just about a place to live, but a place to belong.”

3 Casualties From Unresponsiveness

"Responsiveness should be a paramount value in ministry and leadership."

Ten Comments From Happy Church Guests

My team asked guests to attend a worship service and submit their immediate impressions of the church the same day. Here's what they found.

Do You Know What Your Children Really Need?

For children to thrive in today's complex culture, here are some things they need.

7 Ways to Grow Church Attendance by Increasing Engagement

"Too many Christians get passionate about their mission, not the mission."

The Meaning of Manhood

As I grew in my understanding of biblical manhood, I discovered that true manhood demanded more of me.

3 Reasons I Won’t Say the Pledge of Allegiance

There’s no anti-American sentiment here, only a desire to communicate an important change that has happened to me in the last few years.

3 Important Lessons Every Young Leader Must Learn

One of the most common questions I'm asked is, “What is something you wish you would have known when you started as a leader?"

How to Fight Pornography … and Win

Pornography raises many questions, but two of the most simple are also the most important. Why fight temptations? And how?

Revitalizing Church Through an Outward Focus

"Nine out of 10 churches need revitalization."

7 Reasons Men Have a Right to Speak Out Against Abortion

"Here are seven reasons why men have a right to speak out and should not capitulate into silence."

Emotion Will Never Sustain Devotion

There are times when it is really easy to follow Jesus, and then there are times when it is really difficult.

5 Steps to Recovery From a Failure

So ... you failed. What you do next will determine if—and how well—you recover.

9 Reasons Churches Must Reach College Students

"It’s imperative that our churches reach them."

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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