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6 Reasons Not to Reach the Lost

Guest Post by JMark Johns Reaching those far from Christ requires an attitude and a commitment.  And it will cost you.  Here’s six reasons...

Horton

After reading this book to my oldest daughter on last night, I am convinced that this story should be REQUIRED READING for any business...

Two Pet Peeves in Worship

A little over a month ago, I tweeted the following about a problem that exists in a lot of churches: 2 pet peeves: 1) Pastors...

10 Ways to Fail

Clayton King, one of my best friends and our teaching pastor here at NewSpring Church, posted this on his blog the other day…it’s amazing…and...

5 Solutions for Sexual Abuse in the Church that I Hope We Can All Agree To

If you love me or hate me or are on the fence about me, I think we can all agree that churches have a...

Two Things Not To Do In The Sermon Close

A while back, Peter Mead at the Biblical Preaching blog did a series on preaching that he called “finishing weak.” That was...

A Warning About Rob Bell

I’ll be honest-I haven’t been tracking with all the controversy about Rob Bell’s new book. One of my staff guys (who I highly respect)...

Think You Might Want to Plant a Church?

LAUNCH is getting ready for its second Church Planter Assessment Retreat on April 18-19. There are spots for up to 16 potential church planters,...

Use 3 Kinds of Days to Dramatically Multiply Your Productivity

One of life’s precious resources is smart people who get exposed to other smart people and then share what they learn. In a...

The Son of Man in The Judaism of Jesus

In my last post I began to examine Jesus' use of the self-designation "Son of Man." I noted that although this was Jesus'...

Free Audiobook: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola

"The aim of Spiritual Exercises is to assist people in finding God's will for their life, and to give them the motivation and courage to follow that will"."

Reading Books from Other Religions?

John Piper address the question of reading other religions' books.

N.T. Wright: Why We Don't Talk About Hell

What are the roots of our distaste and fascination about this Biblical subject?

The Rob Bell Fiasco: Why We Can’t Have This Conversation

Are there lessons beyond the immediate argument? David Fitch thinks so.

Chandler: Following God May End Badly

The good news is that you get Jesus and he's enough--no matter what circumstance comes.

5 Tips for Leading Strong-Willed People

I believe leadership should be individualized for the needs of the follower.

How to Keep Criticism in Check

God’s blessings were never meant to trigger envy or suspicion.

Chan: Leading Through Prayer

Every time I experience answered pray, I am just in awe of God. Why do I do anything but pray?

5 Ways to Help Japan

Want to help Japan, but not sure how? Consider giving to one of these reputable relief organizations already working there.

17 LGBTQ-Affirming Ministers Face Church Investigations for Signing Belief Statement

The investigation by Indiana Ministries — a jurisdiction within the Anderson, Indiana-based Church of God movement — could result in the withdrawal of the ministers’ credentials.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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