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How to Make a Truly Great Impact on the World

Matt Appling - April 16, 2014

Matt Appling: "I think most of us are taught that a great person is someone who has an 'impact' on the world."

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An Easter Reminder: 8 Reasons Why People Aren’t Coming Back

Greg Atkinson - April 15, 2014

Greg Atkinson's eight foolproof ways to put your best ministry foot forward this Easter.

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What Is This World Coming To? Exactly What Jesus Said It Would Come To

Stephen Altrogge - April 14, 2014

The world is coming to exactly what Jesus said it would come to, and this actually gives us a lot of hope. Here's why.

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How to Replant a Church: Motivating People for Mission

Bubba Jennings - April 13, 2014

If you want to motivate people for mission, they first have to understand what the big-picture story of God’s mission is.

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How to Love Your "Neighbors" on Social Media

Daniel Darling - April 11, 2014

Followers of Christ need to continually think and rethink their social media engagement.

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5 Ways to Welcome Visitors During a Church Service Without Embarrassment

Jerod Clark - April 9, 2014

There is nothing worse than making visitors feel singled out or uncomfortable. It’s not really being welcoming.

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Why It's Not Evangelism Until We Speak

James Choung - April 8, 2014

You might be given an opportunity to talk about your faith, and if you want to offer life, your words are always necessary.

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Does Social Action Lead Us Away From the Gospel?

Mez McConnell - April 8, 2014

Mex McConnell: "I resent the fact that I have to choose between preaching Christ and loving people through my deeds. That is not a legitimate separation."

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Deep and Wide: How Your Church Can Pursue Both

J.D. Greear - April 8, 2014

Depth without width and width without depth—you can't have one without the other and make strong disciples.

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A Church in the Trenches: Breaking the Moldy Sunday Mold

Thom Schultz - April 7, 2014

There’s an innovative church here that’s bucking the odds. It’s growing. And not just in numbers, but in life change and commitment to Christ.

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The Danger of Taking Jesus Out of Evangelism

Carl Laferton - April 6, 2014

When it comes to evangelism, we do have a problem with Jesus. But we also have a wonderful opportunity.

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How Social Media Can Save the Church’s Brand

Brandon Cox - April 3, 2014

If the story people associate with the church as God’s people is to become a more positive one, it has to begin with our showing genuine love to each other.

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Two Questions Every North American Christian Must Ask Themselves

Kristen Welch - April 2, 2014

Kristen Welch: "When I asked myself these hard questions, I knew immediately what my answer had to be."

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Darren Carlson: Toward Better Short-Term Missions

Darren Carlson - April 1, 2014

Become a thoughtful global Christian. Think critically about cross-cultural engagement. Here's how.

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Top 10 Mistakes Volunteers Make Welcoming Guests at Church

Will Mancini - March 31, 2014

Don't let your outreach team fall into these top 10 traps.

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Are You an Online Atheist?

Bobby Gruenewald - March 27, 2014

Do I see Christ reflected in what I’ve said and done on social media? Have I demonstrated God’s love in my words and actions online?

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Hearing God: What to Do When God Feels Far

Seth Barnes - March 27, 2014

We all struggle at times to hear God's voice and need insights into why this happens and what to do.

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7 Simple Ways to Help New Members Stick

Thom Rainer - March 26, 2014

Assimilating new members into the church body can be tricky—but with this handy guide, you can't go wrong.

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Darren Carlson: Why You Should Consider Canceling Your Short-Term Mission Trips

Darren Carlson - March 25, 2014

Short-term missions is fraught with problems, and many wish such trips did not exist, at least in the common form today.

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Can I Reject Hell and Still Be Saved?

C. Michael Patton - March 25, 2014

If I become a Christian, do I have to believe in hell?

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