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Wolves in Shepherd’s Clothing

Tejado Hanchell - May 24, 2012

Rev. Tejado Hanchell shows us what we can learn about homiletic structure from the Sermon on the Mount.

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Why We Are Getting Discipleship All Wrong

Frank Viola - May 22, 2012

"Discipleship has been separated from the Christian’s native habitat, and it’s become a highly individualistic event."

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Why We Can Trust God’s Promises

Mark Altrogge - May 21, 2012

"If you base your hope on my word, sooner or later, you’ll be disappointed," says Mark Altrogge.

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14 Questions God Will Never Ask You

Nicole Cottrell - May 17, 2012

When we are standing before God and we are asked to give an account of our lives, what will He ask us?

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5 Reasons to Give Up Trying to Live the Christian Life

Frank Viola - May 15, 2012

"Years ago, I came to the place in my spiritual journey where I gave up trying to live the Christian life," says Frank Viola.

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8 Things the Unchurched Think About Your Church

Outreach Media Group - May 14, 2012

What do the unchurched say about church buildings? Thom and Sam Rainer researched the answer.

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Dear Pastor, Community Service Is Not Enough

Jonathan Batteas - May 13, 2012

"Community service is not the priority of Christ’s church," says Sam Draper.

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3 Reasons to Go Multisite (Minus the Big Screen)

Brady Boyd - May 13, 2012

Preaching and teaching, like any other skill set, requires reps.

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5 Reasons You Should Twitter In Church

Scott Williams - May 8, 2012

To tweet in church or not to tweet in church? That is the question.

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10 Reasons Not to Waste Your Time Being a Christian

Frank Viola - May 7, 2012

Frank Viola: "There are specific things that you can do (or neglect) that will throttle your spiritual life."

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A High-Priced Mission Trip Mistake

Chris Marlow - May 7, 2012

Why giving away freebies on mission trips might hurt more than they help, and what you can do about it.

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Does The 5 Talent Pastor Reach More People Than The 2 Talent Pastor?

Philip Wagner - May 6, 2012

Philip Wagner asks the question, "What if the parable of the talents were applied to church planters?"

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Don't Underestimate the Power of Your Testimony

Nicole Cottrell - May 4, 2012

Have you ever hesitated sharing because you don’t have an “amazing conversion” story?

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The Most Popular Phrase For Church Planters

Michael Robison - April 30, 2012

Michael Robison can't stand this phrase, often heard on the lips of church planters.

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4 New Waves Of Missions

J.D. Greear - April 29, 2012

"I am convinced that the next wave of missions is going to happen on the wings of business," says J.D. Greear.

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The Atheist Who Went to Church

Outreach Media Group - April 26, 2012

A conversation with the atheist who posted his soul on eBay.

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The Role of Preaching In Church Planting

Brandon Cox - April 25, 2012

"Don’t neglect the power of preaching, even in a brand new church plant," says Brandon Cox.

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Jesus Doesn’t Need You to Defend Him

Artie Davis - April 25, 2012

Artie Davis: When we make it our mission to "defend" the Gospel, what we do is "offend" with the Gospel.

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20 Characteristics of a Church Planter

Scott Thomas - April 19, 2012

Scott Thomas offers a helpful checklist for potential church planters.

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5 Signs of A Gospel Centered Church

J.D. Greear - April 18, 2012

J.D. Greear list five signs of a truly, gospel-centered church.

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