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Fight the Inward Drift: Remember Your Church’s Purpose

How does a church move from an inward drift to an outward focus?

How Pastors Can Raise Kids Who *Aren’t* Prodigals

It is possible to raise pastor's children who aren't hostile to church or ministry. Here are 4 keys.

Groeschel's LifeChurch.tv Undergoes 21-Day Daniel Fast

Groeschel says it's an effort to "experience God on a whole new level."

Rick Warren Comments on Hobby Lobby Lawsuit

"I predict that the battle to preserve religious liberty for all, in all areas of life, will likely become the civil rights movement of this decade."

Epic Bible Miniseries Coming to the History Channel

Emmy-winning producer Mark Burnett and his wife Roma Downey are in final editing for their new highly anticipated epic miniseries, "The Bible."

Watch Out for the Good-Idea Snipers

Some people will take aim at new ideas, firing off reasons why they won't work.

What Did Last Year Teach You?

Joy isn’t found in a mound of possessions or multiple zeros in one's bank account

Bring These Rules to Your Next Meeting

Don't waster your valuable time (or other people's) in pointless meetings.

Consider the Redwood: 5 Patterns for Your Ministry

The mighty redwood tree teaches us about growing and healthy churches.

"Les Miserables" Targeted Christians, Booms at the Box Office

Producers hoped the new film starring Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe would appeal to Christians with its themes of grace, love and redemption.

Franklin Graham Says America in "Dark Days"

The evangelist says the country is "sin-sickened" and called for repentance.

How to Get Extra-Mileage Out of John 3:16

Here are some old-fresh insights for a few extra miles of preaching from a passage that encapsulates the entire Gospel.

Pastors: Neglect These 3 Areas at Your Own Peril

Consistent faithfulness in these areas will be essential to your longevity in ministry.

5 Ways to Help Other Churches

Churches are our neighbors. If we really love our neighbors as ourselves, we ought to give them our best tools.

Hobby Lobby Bucks Obamacare; Faces Millions in Fines

The craft store giant will be expected to pay $1.3 million in fines per day of noncompliance with Obamacare regulations regarding contraceptives.

Piper Delivers Final Sermon as Preaching Pastor at Bethlehem

In his last message as Preaching and Vision pastor for Bethlehem Baptist Church, John Piper condemned prosperity preaching.

Why Trust is Overrated

Are team-building activities a waste of time?

How Do You Find the Right Church?

Let’s face it: Finding a church can be as awkward as a blind date.

Former Domino's Pizza CEO Wins Temporary Block of Contraception Mandate

Billionaire business owner Thomas Monaghan convinced a judge to block enforcement of part of the Obamacare health reform bill relating to providing contraception and reproductive health services for employees.

5 Ways to Preach Like a Pharisee

More than ever, a skeptical, broken world needs our authentic, truth-saturated, grace-based, Spirit-filled message of the cross and the resurrection.

Idaho Pastor Who Went Missing This Week Died From Apparent Suicide

According to police, 59-year-old Idaho Pastor Gene Roberts died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and foul play isn’t suspected. Roberts went missing early on April 22, and search teams located his body that evening.

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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