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“…In the Form of a Slave.”

This evening I’ve spent some time working on Sunday’s sermon.  Appropriate for Advent, the sermon focuses on the incarnation, God taking on...

Getting the Most Out of the Conference Experience

Attending or participating in a conference is definitely a unique human experience. The crowds, lights, production, inspiration, processing of thoughts, and networking...

Free eBook: The Pilgrim's Progress

Journey with Christian on his path to the Celestial City.

Christmas Revolution Rap

This poetic rap points to the true meaning of Christmas.

Say It Again

If Jesus had to repeat himself, what makes us think we can do anything less?

The Deceptive Power of Overconfidence

Phil Cooke: "Real confidence and self-esteem come from actual accomplishment."

Most Celebrate Christmas, Put Family First

A new LifeWay Research study shows the vast majority of Americans celebrate Christmas.

Ted Haggard Happy to Lead Small Church

Former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard is pleased to spend his time "deepening his faith" these days.

Championing the Church

It is time for the church to recognize that we have been invited into the mission of God.

21st Century Idols

Tim Keller discusses what happens when "good things" are turned into "ultimate things."

3 Tips for Christmas Planning

Present Christmas on the right day, give your audience what they want, and give them a reason to come back.

Every Church Needs a Good Bad Idea

Great leaders learn to welcome all ideas…bad ones and good ones.

3 Steps to Be an Expert Disciple of Jesus

Jesus was very specific about what it takes to be a good disciple.

Planning Your Christmas Services

Neil Greathouse encourages leaders to shape their Christmas services based on their unique audience.

Rick Warren In Forbes' Top 20 Twitter Celebs

Forbes magazine listed their top 20 most influential Twitter personalities, and Rick Warren was among them.

Free eBook: Stand

A call for the endurance of the saints.

It's Not a Short-Coming if it's a Specialty

In a start-up, you can't offer everything people want. You're going to let someone down. And when you do, they're going to make...

December 25: Global Share the Bible Day

To help remind people of the true meaning of Christmas, YouVersion is leading an effort to make the Bible as visible as possible...

C. S. Lewis on Loving Aslan More Than Jesus

by Tyler Kenney If after watching "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" (which released in US theaters this weekend), you find yourself or...

Kick-Starting the Plateaued and Declining Church Part 5: Catalyze Change and Expect Opposition

Part Five in this series on church revitalization entitled "Kick-Starting the Plateaued and Declining Church" is adapted from an article that I...

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

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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