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The Church Has Left The Building – But WE Are Still the Church!

Christina Embree - March 10, 2023

I miss church. I bet you do too. And I bet that you or someone in your house has said this exact phrase over the past 6 weeks. What exactly does it mean that we are the church?

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10 Things You Should Know About Lifting of Hands in Worship

Sam Storms - March 10, 2023

Lifting of hands is part of worship in many churches. Worship involves our bodies as well as our hearts and minds. Our posture tells...

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Teen Girls in Crisis

James Emery White - March 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released its Youth Risk Behavior Data Summary and Trends Report: 2011-2021. If there was one headline above all others it would be this: “Teen Girls Are in Crisis.”

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What Does It Really Mean To Be Blessed?

Tamara Chamberlain - March 8, 2023

The Bible offers a far more expansive vision for what it means to be blessed than the common understanding.

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A Vital Pastoral Need: Friendship for Leaders

Ray Hollenbach - March 8, 2023

A friend of mine asked me to reflect on the meaning of friendship for a church leader (but really: any leader). What an important question he asked: What did I learn about friendship for leaders during my years as a pastor?

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4 Mistakes Churches Make When Setting a Pastor’s Salary

Dale Chamberlain - March 7, 2023

When it comes to a pastor’s relationship with his church, the issue of pay can be a touchy subject. Here are four mistakes churches make when setting a pastor's salary that can result in unnecessary tension.

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The 4 Biggest Assets in My Grief

Randy Alcorn - March 7, 2023

Grieving a loved one’s death is a long, often lonely, always painful process. Four key players stand out in my continued healing journey through grief.

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How to Communicate With Your Team Well While Traveling

Phil Cooke - March 6, 2023

I average flying about 200,000 miles a year. During that process, I’ve learned a few things that help me communicate well with family, co-workers, clients, bosses, and others.

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Doing Church Biblically Can Be Messy

Alan Shlemon - March 6, 2023

Making sure you have a biblical church is often a messy, difficult, and uncomfortable process. There are many, easier approaches pastors can take with their churches, none of which are honoring to God.

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101 Easter Sermons and Others Ideas for Your Church

Daniel So - March 6, 2023

With these 101 Easter sermons and ideas for your church, you'll be ready to celebrate our risen Savior this year!

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What Is Revival? A Guide for Gen Z

Greg Stier - March 5, 2023

Here’s something interesting: The word “revival” is never mentioned in the New Testament—not even once. Maybe it’s because what we call revival God calls Standard Operating Procedure.

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7 Ways Senior Pastors Can Engage Teenagers To Listen to Their Sermons

Brandon Hilgemann - March 5, 2023

With teens' short attention span, preaching engaging sermons for teenagers (and even adults) is not easy. But if you are a senior pastor, and there are teenagers in the room, you had better engage them or you will lose them.

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3 Ways COVID-19 Launched the Tech Revolution of the Church

Pat O’Donnell - March 4, 2023

Nearly three years since the onset of COVID-19 left pews empty, churches across the globe have largely returned to normal operations, while also finding new avenues to reach their post-pandemic-minded congregations.

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The Secret Sin Behind Passive Aggressive Behavior

Stephen Witmer - March 4, 2023

"Identify the promises they make to us, recognize these false promises as lies and then trust the superior promises of Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit."

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12 Old Testament Verses That Challenge Me as a Church Leader—And That Are Good to Memorize in 2023

Chuck Lawless - March 3, 2023

As a church leader, I daily need the truth of God’s Word to guide me and give me hope. These Old Testament verses are particularly challenging to me, and perhaps they will be to you as well.

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Avoid These 5 Big Mistakes Pastors Make on Easter Planning

Brandon Hilgemann - March 3, 2023

To help make this Easter the best yet, here are five of the common mistakes pastors make on Easter planning that I have noticed--and you can avoid!

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Does Your Mission Statement Suck?

Geoff Surratt - March 2, 2023

Why do you do what you do? Here's why your church needs a mission statement that is compelling, memorable, and actionable.

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Why Isn’t the Civil Rights Movement Considered a Revival Movement?

Derwin Gray - March 1, 2023

In 1957, the Civil Rights Movement was started by Black Christians in the South “with the goal of redeeming 'the soul of America' through nonviolent resistance” in response to the evils of racism and injustice. So why is it that we do not see this movement as a revival?

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5 New Staff Positions Your Church Needs

Gavin Adams - March 1, 2023

For a long time, church staffing conversations revolved around how many staff a church needs. Today, churches are struggling to answer a new and more complex staffing question: What staff positions do churches need?

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6 Warning Signs of a Toxic Church Culture

Carey Nieuwhof - March 1, 2023

Every church has a culture. But how do you know if your church culture is toxic? More importantly, how would you know whether you’re creating a toxic church culture as a leader?

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