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Improper Insulation Will Kill a Leader

Scott Williams - April 29, 2012

The difference between insulation that helps and hurts leaders and organizations.

Why Christian Image Is Everything

Chris Castaldo - April 27, 2012

Even though society is unable to recognize God's glory in the face of Jesus Christ, and our role of reflecting it is flawed, there is still hope.

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Scot McKnight Joins Northern Seminary as Professor

Toni Ridgaway - April 27, 2012

Northern Seminary in Lombard, Illinois has appointed speaker and author Dr. Scot McKnight as Professor of New Testament.

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Thom Rainer: 7 Reasons Leaders Fail

Thom Rainer - April 26, 2012

Make the most of your God-given opportunities to lead by avoiding these 7 leadership pitfalls.

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Test Then Cast: How to Share Powerful Vision

Pete Wilson - April 26, 2012

Pete Wilson: "Some leaders are just natural vision casters. It almost just oozes out of them. Other leaders (like myself) have to work at it."

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Don’t Let Competition Destroy the Gospel

Rick Howerton - April 26, 2012

"Unity in the body of Christ is a necessity if people are going to believe Jesus is who He said He was."

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How to Apply God’s Unconventional Wisdom

Tony Morgan - April 25, 2012

Sometimes God's perfect will looks quite different from "conventional" wisdom.

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Why Fear Can Be Healthy

Duncan McFadzean - April 24, 2012

Fear is a strange emotion, sometimes rational and healthy; other times, it just seems to strike at the strangest of moments.

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3 Leadership Mistakes I’ve Recently Made

Jonathan Batteas - April 24, 2012

Josh Griffin: From time to time, I have found myself in an unhealthy tension–choosing to love youth ministry more than Jesus.

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Renovate Your Leadership

Chris Surber - April 23, 2012

One pastor supervised physical renovations and discovered key insights as a leader.

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Are Pastors Overpaid?

Brian Dodd - April 23, 2012

Is there ever a right circumstance to ask a pastor to take a pay cut in ministry?

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Florida Church Offers Drive-Thru Prayers

Toni Ridgaway - April 23, 2012

A church in Fort Lauderdale has been offering drive-thru prayer services to local residents every Friday for about a month.

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Actor Accidentally Hangs Himself While Playing Judas

Toni Ridgaway - April 23, 2012

A Brazilian actor playing Judas accidentally died when the safety apparatus failed as he pretended to hang himself.

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NASCAR Driver Loses Sponsor Because of Christian Beliefs

Toni Ridgaway - April 23, 2012

Blake Koch lost his primary sponsor last weekend because of a controversy over his Christianity.

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Chuck Colson Remembered as an "Eloquent, Influential Voice"

Toni Ridgaway - April 23, 2012

Evangelical Christianity lost one of its most eloquent and influential voices this past weekend with the death of Charles W. "Chuck" Colson.

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7 Reasons You Should Rest Today!

Chad Missildine - April 22, 2012

Chad Missildine shares seven reasons to take a day of rest every week to focus on God.

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9 Reasons Your Leadership Must Be Social

Brad Lomenick - April 20, 2012

Leaders must be willing to jump in and embrace a new reality of social engagement like never before.

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Why Great Leadership Comes with a Price

Thom Rainer - April 19, 2012

Thom Rainer: Great leaders are sacrificial leaders. Even if the sacrifice we are compelled to make is ourselves.

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"Blue Like Jazz" Director: "It's Not a Christian Film"

Toni Ridgaway - April 19, 2012

Steve Taylor, the director of the new film Blue Like Jazz based on the book by Donald Miller, says the movie isn't a Christian one, even with its faith-based themes throughout.

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10 Ways Church People Fail Their Pastor

Joe McKeever - April 18, 2012

Joe McKeever: "There seems to be a lot of pain out there in the pastor/member relationship."

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