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Blockbuster, Netflix, and the Church

Those who fear innovation will risk reaching fewer people.

MacDonald: Songs They Don’t Sing

In this video James MacDonald gives insight into the songs they don't sing at his church and why.

"Vision Idolatry:" Four Traps

Will Mancini reminds us that vision and purpose are great--right up until they become modern-day idols.

The Second Coming and Our Ultimate Destination

N.T. Wright suggests there are surprises in store at the end of days.

The Costume Kingdom

Are you really living for the kingdom of God or living for yourself?

Yoga: Should Christians Do It?

The practice of yoga is falling under new spiritual scrutiny as an Indian-American group tries to take back yoga's Hindu roots.

10 Common Budget Mistakes

Consider the following list of most common budget preparation errors.

Study: Faith Beliefs Don't Make You Happier

A new study shows religious beliefs are not what satisfies--spiritual identification and friendships are.

Free eBook: Getting Disciple Making Right

Seven ways technology helps churches win at making disciples.

A Great Awakening Is About to Start

We are long overdue for another nationwide revival.

Preaching God's Dangerous Truth

The good news doesn't reach it's full potential until it challenges us to dream big.

7 Distractions We Must Resist

Perry Noble encourages leaders to resist dangerous distractions in ministry.

Does Marriage Matter?

The National Marriage Project out of the University of Virginia recently released a substantial report on the current state of marriage in America.  The...

Is God Calling Me to Be a Pastor?

By Tyler Kenny Darrin Patrick gives his less-than-2-minute answer. How does one discern the call to pastoral ministry? View the video here.

Thursday Is for Thinkers: Bruce and Heather Moore

Thanks to Trevin Wax for his November 18 post on the vision for a new curriculum from LifeWay. Today I am glad to have...

2010 Christmas Playlist

Love my Christmas mix this year!  Here’s some of what I’ve been listening to: Salvation Is Created, Bifrost Arts (My FAVORITE…) Songs for Christmas, Sufjan Stevens Advent...

Perfect for You

Everyone desires to be in God’s will. Sometimes, we even talk about wanting to be in the perfect will of God. But God’s perfect will...

4 Things Smart Church Leaders Don’t Realize

Are you building a ministry with a vision that will outlive you?

The Downward Spiral of a Man’s Heart

I’m sick of Satan’s dirty little tricks. Criticize me all you want for the legalistic sound of this post but I’m not taking...

‘It’s Disgusting. It’s Blasphemous.’—North Carolina Pastor Calls Out the ‘God Bless...

Pastor Loran Livingston of Central Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, recognized that "the challenges of the day are complex" in a recent sermon addressing politics, what is spiritual, and what is "civic privilege."

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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