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The Story Behind the Christmas Story

John MacArthur asks whether your Christmas story points to God's redemptive plan.

Study: Prayer Helps Women's Negative Emotions

New research shows prayer increases positive self-perception in women suffering in abusive relationships.

Free MP3: Where is Your Finish Line?

"Armed with the conviction that it is more fun to be a giver than a consumer, Alan Barnhart established a financial finish line in his personal life."

Most OK with "Merry Christmas," Displays

Polls show that most Americans are fine with the phrase "Merry Christmas," but fewer actually use it.

Bill Hybels: Hearing God's Voice

We talk to one of the most influential church leaders in America about God's promptings.

Make Surprise Meetings Work

Sometimes, the most important things are discussed during impromptu meetings.

John Piper Returns to Pulpit in January

Pastor, author and speaker John Piper will return from his leave of absence and begin ministry again in January.

Thomas Kinkade Files Chapter 11

Popular painter Thomas Kinkade endures trouble from bankruptcy and accusations of fraud.

Don't Let Betrayal Take You Hostage

Mike Foster offers his thoughts on recovering from betrayal as a leader.

50 Ways to Advance Your Ministry on the Web

What you do online can help expand your ministry.

Did Jesus Go to Hell?

Mark Driscoll refutes the teaching that Jesus went to hell after his death on the cross.

This Funny Talk Will Inspire You to Do One Thing: Speak with Conviction

Comedians must weigh every word--what about you: Is your preaching/teaching filled with clarity or clutter?

Recession Catches Up to U.S. Churches

A new report from LifeWay Research says offering dollars are declining despite the ending recession.

Free One Year Bible Reading Plan

Read through the entire Bible in one year.

Why Your Church Doesn't Need More Members

Our job is not done when the chairs are full; there's a difference between making disciples and making church members.

Bodily Functions Will Resume Shortly

I finished writing the Dream Year weekend notebook on Sunday (whew =) and couldn't help but include this ESPN interview with Malcolm Gladwell about...

Five Reasons to Send Your Pastor to a Conference

by Michael Johnson Why should you send your pastor to a conference? Here are five reasons: 1. Relationship Building Conferences are a great way for your pastor...

Kick-Starting the Plateaued and Declining Church, Part 4: Challenge People to Face Reality and Join the Team

This series on church revitalization entitled "Kick-Starting the Plateaued and Declining Church" is being adapted from an article that I co-wrote with...

Early Risers & Productivity

Just read an interesting article on the correlation between getting up early and productivity.  I don’t know about you, but overall, I am way...

Rebecca McLaughlin Defends Cru, Weighs in on Richard Hays’ New Book...

Author and theologian Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin defended Christian ministry Cru from criticisms about its stance on gender and sexuality and also called the news about scholar Dr. Richard B. Hays’ apparent shift to an affirming stance “​​exceedingly disappointing.” 

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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