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Are Some People DISQUALIFIED From Ministry?

Not everyone is qualified to serve and lead in the Lord’s church.

Why Your Best Volunteers LEAVE

Why do we lose talented volunteers or staff members?

God Comes to Louisville's Kevin Ware Through Teammate

Fellow Cardinal Luke Hancock responded to Ware's gruesome injury with prayer and friendship.

Cohabitation Is New Normal for Young Families

A new CDC report shows that more unmarrieds are cohabiting and more are having kids before marriage.

Do You Make These 5 Speaking Mistakes?

Many of the failures in leadership are failures to communicate well.

DE-CHURCHED: Why People are Leaving Church But Not Faith

They left church behind. Now they outnumber those who’ve stayed.

Newspring Church Welcomes Nearly 50K for Easter

Does your church have an Easter "God story"? Share it with us!

11.7 Million Viewers Watched "The Bible" Conclusion Easter Sunday

Reports indicate that "The Bible" conclusion ratings rival AMC's "The Walking Dead."

4 Steps to Handle an Awkward Discussion

Honesty plus grace will always equal freedom.

8 Life or Death Questions Your Church MUST Ask

Churches absolutely must change and adapt if they will remain relevant to the culture.

One Pastor's View: Which Bible Translations Should You Read?

When it comes to English translations, does God play favorites?

How Much Should a Church Depend Upon One Pastor?

Learn this motto that can have a profound impact on how you pastor your church.

STORY Conference Reinvents Itself With New Festival Format

The upcoming STORY conference in September will host sessions in five locations throughout the River North District of the city of Chicago.

"The Bible" Jesus: "The Cross Scenes Were Excruciating."

Diogo Morgado, the actor who played Jesus in "The Bible" miniseries, said he saw "his whole life in a flashback in front of his eyes" as he hung on the cross for hours during filming.

Schuller Son: Father Should Have "Simply Walked Away" From Crystal Cathedral Ministries

Robert A. Schuller speaks up about his father, bankruptcy and the Crystal Cathedral Ministries.

Rick Warren Challenges Mark Driscoll to Celebrity Boxing Match

“I felt like I needed to swallow my pride and, well, be a fool for Christ,” Warren says.

Ed Young to Preach 40 Days from Glass Box in Times Square

“Some people want to think ‘outside of the box,’” Ed Young told Fox News, “but I want to encourage people to think ‘inside the box.’”

9 Ways to Know You’re a Happy Church

Discover these insights from churches living and ministering in happiness.

Does Jesus Really Need Us to Take a Stand for Him?

Brady Boyd: "Heaven and its advancing kingdom are not under threat of siege or hostile takeover."

The Surprise Ending of Resurrection

The Easter story is a vivid example that things aren't always as they seem.

Early Christian Scripture and Ancient Codices Draw Collectors’ Eyes to Paris

Amid all the preparations to turn Paris into a venue for the Olympic Games that begin in less than 100 days, one small corner of the French capital is preparing for another modern form of competition based in antiquity: Christie's auction of early Christian texts from North Africa.

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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