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Israel-Hamas Clash Kills 97, Injures Hundreds; Egypt Attempts to Hold Talks

Although there is no end to the fighting over Gaza today, Egyptian officials are "optimistic" on cease-fire.

Pastors Andy and Charles Stanley–A Story of Legacy

CNN wrote a fascinating story this week about preaching giants Andy Stanley and father Charles Stanley and their legacy, conflict, and missions for God.

1,300 Volunteers Deployed to Staten Island for Sandy Thanksgiving Disaster Relief

Liquid Church of New Jersey is providing more help as its team discovers more and more needs in Staten Island.

What Is the Most Important Type of Church?

What kind of church are you fostering? Is it the best direction to meet the biblical vision?

Five Steps to Forgiveness

Bitterness can turn us into prisoners. Forgiveness sets us free from that prison.

General Petraeus, Leadership and Why Adultery is Never Private

How does having an affair impact a leader and his or her leadership? Thom Rainer observes and comments on our culture’s varying attempts to answer this question.

3 Keys for Killer Meetings

These sharp insights from the business world will help your ministry become more effective.

6 Things Pastors Forget About the Rest of Us

What the everyday view from those in the pews might look like, and how to minister to them.

Obama Victory Boosted by Minority Christians, Religiously Unaffiliated

One in four voters for president Barack Obama in the recent election were religiously unaffiliated.

3 Core Post-Election Issues for the Church

Randall Bach urges Christian leaders to address three contemporary issues: Sanctity of Life; Same Sex Marriage; Illegal Immigration.

Preaching is More Than Telling the Truth

What good is a bold stand for the truth if we cannot make it understood? Peter Mead offers some practical steps.

Why God Does Not Want to Be Proven

No matter how much evidence there is, faith is what we are left with because God cannot be unquestionably proven. Maybe God wants it that way.

How to Build Leaders Who Excel

How do we develop leaders while delivering excellence at the same time?

When Pastors Must Not be Interrupted

Don't let interruptions derail the key work you're called to do.

Hurricane Sandy Brings Churches Together for Relief Efforts

Churches in New York and New Jersey are sticking around providing aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy even two weeks after the storm ravaged shore-lining homes and neighborhoods.

Harlem Churches Attracting White European Tourists

Black churches in New York are suddenly attracting European visitors for a "uniquely American" spiritual experience.

Why Preach?

People are desperate for the word, for God's Word, just as we are.

Jesus and Sexual Deviants

Jesus gives us a bold example of what it looks like to become salt and light to a sexually deviant world.

The Cure for Faith That’s Falling Apart

If you find yourself to be drifting into empty religion, immorality, unchecked pride, I encourage you to look again to Jesus.

11 Proven Practices for Training Volunteers

Everything rises and falls on leadership. Best practices from a seasoned veteran.

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

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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