How to Experience a Breakthrough in Your Church’s Growth
How do we experience a breakthrough in church growth? There are plenty of answers in terms of systems and methodologies, models and approaches. But before we go about the reshaping of the structure or ministry of a church, we first need to experience a change in our mindset.
8 Single Principles for a Singles’ Ministry
Brian Mavis gives some great tips on developing a specialized ministry for the single adults in your church.
8 Easy Ways to Be Missional
"Don’t make the mistake of making 'missional' another thing to add to your schedule. Instead, make your existing schedule missional."
How NOT to Waste This Opportunity: The Greeting
"When you welcome people to your church, do you still behave like it’s 1999?"
How to Make a Real Impact in the Lives of Others
Serve in any way you can, wherever there’s a need, big or small.
20 Ways to Cultivate Resonance in Your Connections and Relationships
The more our society "advances," the less connected we feel. Let's change that.
10 Ways We Get in the Way of God Building His Church
When things don’t go well at church, is it possible that we are getting in God’s way?
8 Ways to Start the New Year Right
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to rest, rejoice and renew.
How to Live in a World That’s Shaking, Cracking and Crumbling
Let us practice thankfulness, seek His grace and cultivate a healthy fear of God. That’s a recipe for joy!
4 Steps to Loving the People at Church Who Drive You Crazy
Loving others is a way we can imitate God.
5 Keys to Intimacy With God and Others
We discover intimacy only when we make space for it.
6 Simple Ways to Love Your Neighbors This Holiday Season
Fresh ideas to strengthen and liven up your community.
How to Not Be a Christian Narcissist
The Christian life is about a lot more than mere navel-gazing.
How to Really Help Someone Change
Do you want to help a person change? Give thanks to God for them. Encourage them.
How to Have a Mentoring Relationship That Has Kingdom Impact
Don't allow cultural misconceptions to prevent you from enjoying one of the most powerful relationships you can have.
How to Have Overflowing Joy: A Primer
Have you ever thought, "If only I were different, I would have joy"? This is for you.
3 Tangible Ways to Get Involved in the Fight Against Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking isn't just a problem happening halfway across the world. It's right here in our backyard.
12 Ways to Make Sure Easter Guests Don't Come Back
Of course, if you care about guests, you might consider the opposite.
Ray Comfort: Why Witnessing "Does" Work
Don't let the negative stereotypes of evangelism prevent you from this vital work.
How to Avoid These 4 Church Consumerism Traps
“People treat church and church programs like the mall,” said one church leader. “All they want is the latest shiny object.”
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Pastor Greg Laurie on Suicide: Hope Has the Last Word
Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship delivered a message Thursday at a special service remembering the life of Jarrid Wilson. While Laurie had a number of exhortations for his listeners, he especially emphasized the preeminence of Jesus.
New Podcasts
Tara Beth Leach: This Is How Your Preaching Can Thwart Consumerism
Tara Beth Leach believes it's all too easy for church to turn into, "Come, consume, and see the show." Tara Beth is an author, speaker and senior pastor, and this week on our podcast, she shares how pastors can counteract consumerism and help their members see themselves as the missional people of God.
