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Is Your Church Happy or Hurting?

Thom Rainer - February 20, 2013

Thom Rainer, well-known church consultant, divulges 9 characteristics of the happiest churches around.

Hey Church Planter, What Do You Really Want?

Erik Raymond - February 18, 2013

Most church planters desire a large membership at their new church plant--but is that the best thing for their ministry?

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Get Your Head in the Game: How to Mentally Prepare Yourself for Ministry

Tim Spivey - February 17, 2013

You may be spiritually, emotionally, and physically prepared--but are you mentally prepared for ministry?

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The Death of the Mall and the Future of Church Buildings

Thom Rainer - February 17, 2013

What the decline of shopping malls says about the future of church facilities.

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This Isn’t Your Mama’s Evangelism

David Fitch - February 17, 2013

The Gospel includes being forgiven for our sins in Christ, but is also more than that.

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I Pledge Allegiance to the Church of "Generica"

Tim Cool - February 14, 2013

Is your church suffereing from a lack of innovation? Find out how to balance innovation with established systems.

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4 Reasons Why the Church Needs Asian Americans

DJ Chuang - February 13, 2013

DJ Chuang offers a crash-course on the heart of an Asian-American Christian

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Does Unchurched Harry or Bubba Live in Your Town?

Geoff Surratt - February 13, 2013

Why church leaders must understand the culture of their unique setting.

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How Long Should You Put Up with People?

Mike Calhoun - February 12, 2013

Mike Calhoun offers great advice on how to navigate the tricky aspects of accountability relationships.

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Can We Really Change the World?

Ken Wytsma - February 12, 2013

Doesn’t history show injustice and sin are intractable and constant?

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What Horrible Customer Service Taught Me About Being Selfish

Kerry Bural - February 11, 2013

Is too much technology preventing you from having deep, genuine, and meaningful relationships with those you want to reach?

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Bringing Zi Ping Home: An Adoption Story

Seth Barnes - February 10, 2013

Learning to cope with the risidual effects of postpartum depression, this incredible family trusts God to open the doors for foreign adoption.

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Randy Alcorn: Is it Possible to Not Love the Things of This World?

Randy Alcorn - February 7, 2013

Randy Alcorn shares his thoughts on 1 John 2:15, and what it means for us.

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Are Short-Term Mission Trips Useful at All?

Jamie Arpin-Ricci - February 6, 2013

Brian Howell, author of "Short-Term Mission," shares his tried-and-true methods for a great mission trip.

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Share Your Faith Without Losing Your Friends

Jonalyn Fincher - February 6, 2013

It's not a formula. It's not easy. But sharing the good news with your friends—and having them still like you afterward—is possible.

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How to Be a Partner in Their Poverty

Jennie Allen - February 5, 2013

Jennie Allen: "When people feel familiar, there is no longer any excuse as to why we won’t help."

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Does Your Church Have a Magnetic Personality?

Bob Adams - February 4, 2013

Does your church attract guests or repel them? Find out what Bob Adams describes as a "magentic test."

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Third World or Americans? Who Deserves U.S. Aid More?

Joy Bennett - February 4, 2013

Should we care for the needy at home in America, first?

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Singled Out: Does the Church Ignore Singles?

Nicole Cottrell - February 3, 2013

Our spiritual life is not dependent on our love life. Singleness is just as valuable in God’s eyes as marriage.

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Why Your Mission Is What You Measure

Bob Adams - February 1, 2013

Understand what's central to your church's ministry and take steps to improve it.

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