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The Seismic Shift in OUTREACH You Need to Know

Jesus wed mission and message together seamlessly - it's time for us to do the same.

Racial Tension vs. the Gospel-Centered Church: Can We Be Friends?

Can your church overcome racial tension in order to unite in the Gospel mission? The short answer is: Yes!

The Four Absolute Musts (No Excuses!) of Church Planting

Seasoned church consultant Chris Lagerlof shares his four non-negotiables for successful church planting.

How Much of the Great Commission Do We Have Left?

Jesus said, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations ... " How are we doing?

Welcoming Special Needs Children: Your Church Needs to Improve

"Autism in the church is an invisible problem that is alienating families all over the country."

4 Ways to Attract More Men to Full-Time Ministry

Young men today are thirsty for a deep, real and adventurous relationship with Christ. What if it's possible to be "successful" and risky?

Why Your Church Website Stinks (and What to Do About It)

Find out if it's time to put your church website out of its misery with these seven vital signs.

Um, Church … Don't Be Cheap!

Don't let your church sacrifice excellence for convenience. Fight back with these seven tips.

7 Crucial Insights for Church Planters

Seven words of wisdom for church planters and leaders from Ron Edmondson.

"I'm a Middle-Class White Guy … and I'm Courageous"

Being honest about our lives and the work God has done takes courage.

Is Your Team Suffering from Low Morale-itis?

Take this quiz to find out if your team has low morale — and how to fix it if it does.

How Do I Live Missionally If I Don't Like People?

Loving people is hard. Loving people you're tethered to is even worse. Read these four tips on how to make it work.

A Seismic Shift in the Way We Do "Outreach"

"Imagine a church that has community, cause and the undiluted message of Christ in the vanguard of its efforts."

An Open Letter from the People Formerly Known as "The Congregation"

A compelling look at the heart of Christians who no longer participate in "traditional" church.

Evangelism Ethos: Exercise Your Capacity to Share

"God does not expect us to convert people; he invites us to walk with him and be his instrument as he builds the church."

What the Next Generation Craves (and How You Can Give It)

What make a Millenial tick? Read these 6 practical ways to reach out and encourage the next generation of sold-out believers.

Ministry vs. Friendships: Can You Have Both?

Best-selling author Christine Hoover shares her tips and tricks on blending full-time ministry with fulfilling female friendships.

How I Got Even with an Atheist

This is a recent experience that I’d like to share with you while I was trying to share Christ with someone on Twitter.

God Uses Young People

The first stirring in my soul that I can remember was at a Billy Graham crusade when I was seven.  I asked my mom...

Church Culture Reveals the Heartbeat of the Church

"If the gospel is of first importance in a church culture, the church does more than merely ascribe to its tenets."

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

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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