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Why Christians Don't Give – Part Two: Financial Problems

Here are two formulas to get us thinking the right way for this blog post: motivation to give X financial problems = guilt. Guilt = no...

Appreciating Men but Glorifying God Alone

I love the comments from Francis Chan linked to at the end of this blog, and I agree wholeheartedly. I think it’s fine and appropriate...

7 Things Healthy Teams Check at the Door

After a recent staff meeting, I was thinking about what makes our team at Grace Community Church healthy.  I think healthy teams are intentionally...

Book Review: The Quotable Chesterton

One of my goals for this blog for the upcoming year is have more reviews of books, music, and movies. My friend Alex told me...

Three Reasons Why Your Church is Stuck

While many church planters are full of vision and passion, they lack an effective strategy to accomplish their mission. That leads to a...

The Deal Maker – or Breaker – for Church Staffing

I have two friends who are neo-itinerants in the body of Christ. The don’t travel from place to place in order to preach,...

Provocative Readings on the Future of Christianity

In the last two weeks I've read three provocative pieces on the future of Christianity in general, and evangelical Christianity in particular. ...

Church Leaders Tweet to Save Said Musa

Prominent church leaders use Twitter to launch a campaign against the execution of Afghan Christian Said Musa.

Teen Wrestler Forfeits Tourney Over Faith

A high school wrestler gave up his shot at the state championships because his conscience precluded him from wrestling with his opponent, a girl.

10 Reasons Why Desperation Can Be Your Best Friend

Why do we think we have to have everything under control all the time? What if "out of control" is good?

No One Takes the Bible Literally

Os Guinness examines what it means to say, "I believe the Bible."

Batterson: Who Are You Going to Offend?

Will you offend man or God? That single decision will set the tone of your life.

2 Kinds of Win and Why You Need Them Both

Great leaders use these two wins to maximize positive change.

What Would Billy Graham Do Differently?

Graham was asked what he would do differently—here's what he said.

Why I Stopped Praying

Ever prayed for something over and over and over again with no results?

Free Book Chapter: The Next Christians

"How a new generation is restoring the faith."

Disciple Making vs. Consumerism

Alan Hirsch explains why you can never build a movement based on consumers.

7 Reasons There Are No Women Speaking at Your Conference

Author Rachel Held Evans explains why speaker lineups at Christian conferences often lack diversity.

"Reformed Charismatic" Blazing a New Trail

Matt Chandler believes in the gifts of the Spirit but has no place to put them.

Do You Lead with a "What If" Faith?

There will always be a "what if" standing in the way of your desire to radically obey God.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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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