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Churches Respond During Colorado Springs Fire

Local churches and Christians in Colorado Springs delivered relief to citizens during the devastating fire.

Why Pastors Should Respond to "Fifty Shades of Grey"

The bestseller "Fifty Shades of Grey" might just make porn acceptable for the women in your church.

Fifty Ways Porn Might Be Sneaking into Your Church

Dannah Gresh shares her concern and wisdom to help ministry leaders approach "Fifty Shades of Grey" with biblical savvy.

4 Crucial Things You Need to Know About Your Staff

Four key questions senior leaders must ask their staff in order to sustain them in all areas of life

Steven Furtick: Real Leadership Courage

Be like Daniel who prayed every day and had integrity.

How Modeling Generosity Can Lead to More Giving

Your people will approach giving in the manner that your church demonstrates it.

Does Your Church Punish or Discipline?

Seven important insights on church discipline by Ron Edmondson

Facebook Mentioned in a Third of UK Divorces

Results of a new survey show one-third of divorce petitions in the United Kingdom contained the word "Facebook."

The Strange and Unique Work of a Pastor

There are many ways in which the pastoral vocation is a unique calling from God.

Calif. Church Raises Money for Orphans with a Unique Fundraiser

An Oakland pastor raised $65,000 for an African orphanage by distributing about $12,000 to the congregation and asking them to use the money to make more.

When (and Why) to Shake Off the Dust and Move On

We can too easily normalize fruitlessness in the name of faithfulness. There's a big difference.

When Church Marketing Crosses from Edgy to Offensive

Discover the antidote to resorting to "shock and awe" marketing campaigns.

Why Being a Smart Leader Is Not Enough

It takes discipline to move beyond the safe and predictable into the sometimes awkward and messy area of organizational health.

SBC Affirms "Sinner's Prayer" as Method to Salvation

The Southern Baptist Convention passed a resolution last week affirming the "sinner's prayer" as a "biblical expression of repentance and faith."

When You're So “Biblical” that You're Un-Christian

Christ is the focal point of Scripture and must become the focal point of our whole lives.

6 Universal Leadership Principles You Need to Know

Principles for leadership success no matter where you live around the globe.

Discover the Quickest Way to Become a Great Communicator

Be intentional about personal evaluation when it comes to communication.

If We Do Church Right, Should the World Hate Us?

It's time to question our obsession over our reputation in the culture around us.

Luter Sees "Open Doors" After Election as SBC President

Newly elected SBC president Fred Luter, Jr. "loves being a part of the convention" and plans to "open doors" to other ethnic groups.

Does Belief in Hell Affect Crime Rates?

New study results released by a University of Oregon psychologist seem to suggest that religious punishment does actually lower unethical behavior.

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

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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