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Mission-shaped Mobilization

Who will be the change-agents in a city (or nation)--the clergy or the laity?

Dear Finance Team

Casey Graham drafts a letter to your finance team for 2011.

12 Kinds of Church—Which One Is Yours?

Will Mancini identifies twelve kinds of churches in America today.

35 is the New Middle Age, Study Says

Age 40 used to be the middle-aged milestone, but new research says people are feeling middle-age pressures earlier.

Local Church Division Comes to Blows

A brawl in a church in Fletcher, North Carolina took place over the ousting of their long-time pastor.

No John 3:16 at the Super Bowl

An ad urging viewers to look up John 3:16 has been rejected for the Super Bowl this weekend.

Scientists to Study the Source of Generosity

The University of Notre Dame will study aspects of giving and focus on why some people give and others don't.

A New Way to Be Christian

"I’ve observed a new, yet historic, way of seeing the faithful approach 21st century culture."

How to Preach Jesus Using the Psalms

Learn how you can preach the Psalms and reveal the Son of God.

Giving Your Ideas Some Space

Outside of last minute requests, do your best to create a process that will allow you to plan ahead.

Francis Chan on Celebrity Status in the Church

"We too quickly direct converts toward podcast preachers and neglect our God-given mandate to disciple."

15 Gut-Check Questions for Leaders

Do I give others room to make mistakes?

The Danger of the Front Row

We can’t afford to function on the passion and commitment of the front row.

Momentum That is Not Contrived

True momentum happens when a unique gift is cast upon a moment that has been waiting for it all along. If you don't have it,...

10 Reasons Why Desperation Can Be Your Best Friend

Are you desperate right now?  Are you running out of time?  Are you out of options?  Are you scared?  If the answer to these...

Death of a Church Plant – Some Reflections and Hope for the Future of Missional Church Planting

I don’t know Jason Coker (except through blogosphere), but I love reading Jason Coker. And what he has done in a recent series...

Avoiding Smarty-Pants Theology

by David Mathis Bible teachers have their more sophisticated ways of saying, "Nanny nanny boo boo."  And perhaps we Calvinists are especially susceptible to this temptation...

7 Top Issues Church Planters Face, Issue #2: Financial Self-Sufficiency and Viability

In my last post in this series, I unpacked the leadership development and reproduction issues faced by church planters as reported by our "panel."...

Fury Signifying Not Much

I cringe at the image. Cardboard signs, trite T-shirt slogans, and scowling faces brighten news sites under titles proclaiming the indispensable work...

Point the Spear

What an amazing leadership retreat this weekend. So proud of the way our staff went the extra mile and then some. At...

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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