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Why I Would Never Debate an Unbeliever

"If a spirit of Christlikeness is any indication to truth, that alone should have done those guys in."

Aspiring to the Great Commission Is Not Enough

"People need the Gospel now more than ever before, but we have a mission force which has talked itself out of evangelism."

5 Incredible Steps to Closing the Back Door in Your Congregation

"The sad reality is that many churches have less than one-half of their members showing up at any one point."

Jonah: His Final Lesson

"The sad reality is that many churches have less than one-half of their members showing up at any one point."

How the Church Can Reach Nominals and Seculars

"To reach Nominals, part of our strategy must be to remind them what it’s worth to be a follower of Jesus and a part of God’s family."

The Hidden Blessings of Sharing the Gospel With Complete Strangers

"The Gospel is like a grenade. It doesn’t matter who pulls the pin … it’s gonna blow up!"

Questions to Ask When Adding Ministries

"I have found three questions to be very helpful in evaluating ministry. "

Evangelism: What I Do or Who I Am?

"Evangelism is not what I do … it is who I am!"

A Cup of Cold Water to a Disciple (a Billy Graham Memory)

"God bless him tonight. He is a champion who deserves the respect he receives."

America Needs Healing! How We Can See It Happen …

"God wants to heal his people today as well. He wants to start with the church. And pastor, he wants to start with you and me."

5 Incredible Steps to Closing the Back Door in Your Congregation

"If you want to close the back door in your church, read these five incredible steps."

Loving Difficult People

"By God’s grace, we too can keep loving the difficult people God has placed in our lives."

5 Phrases Christians Should Never Use Again

Commit to thinking carefully and biblically about the things we say and how much weight we give those sayings.

5 Signs Bad Governance Is Stifling Your Church’s Growth and Mission

"I’m convinced bad governance is a key contributing factor to why many churches don’t grow."

You May Not Like ‘Em, but You Have to Love ‘Em

"Too often we don’t love people because we think that we have to like them."

12 Often Overlooked Practices Great Leaders Develop That Poor Leaders Don’t

"Ever wonder whether you’re developing the practices and qualities of great leadership?"

Three Steps to Be an Expert Disciple of Jesus

Jesus was specific about what it takes to be a good disciple. This isn't a guessing game.

Why Millennials Are Sick of Church

"I’ve talked with thousands of young people over the years who have told me, 'I’m just sick of church.'"

Church Planting, Thermometers and Thermostats

"God is already at work in your community, so get better at asking questions."

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.

Articles for Outreach & Missions