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Barna Studies Americans' Experience in Christian Churches

The newest Barna survey shows that most Americans feel a connection with God when they attend church, but most also cannot remember any faith lessons they'd learned while attending.

Your First Impression Matters

You hold the power on how that impression is made.

Steven Furtick: Do You Have God's View of Failure?

"Your greatest disappointments can become God’s greatest display of His power."

The Bible Tells You What–But Not How

We must pay the price to hear from God “how” we should carry out His commands.

"Sexperiment" Finds Pastor in Bed with Wife on Church Roof

Pastor Ed Young will spend a day in bed with his wife Lisa on the roof of his Fellowship Church while live-streaming their discussions of sex and relationship issues.

Why We Romance Bad Leadership

A healthy leader/follower relationship is less about an exaggerated leader romance and more about dual accountability.

New Bible App Offered by "Survivor" Producer Mark Burnett

The new app, called Bible360, offers virtual tours, videos, photos, and more. (Photo: Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com)

Gayle Haggard: Why We Went on Celebrity Wife Swap

We talk with Gayle about the decision to appear on the show, handling critics, and what it was like to be Gary Busey’s wife for a week.

Homosexual Sins Clearer in Newest NIV Bible

The most recent edition of the New International Version of the Bible contains language that places homosexual activity in the realm of sin in no uncertain terms.

How to Create a Culture of Generosity in Your Church

When your church is firing on all 5 of these generosity pistons, you will create a culture of generosity in your church.

7 Must-Have Strategies to Empower Your Leaders

Tony Morgan shares seven strategies to maximize the potential of your church leadership.

4 Signs Your Leadership May Be Headed for a Fall

Is your leadership headed in a dangerous direction? Check out these 4 signs to avoid a potential fall.

Should Everyone Get a Star?

A handful of trophies earned is much better than the many given for just showing up.

5 Things I've Learned in Public Speaking

You are not responsible for the listener’s response to what they hear.

The Idiot’s Guide to Church Burnout

Is the root cause of burnout being overworked and underpaid or something deeper?

10 Resolutions Guaranteed to Improve Your Leadership

What personal convictions shape your life as a leader?

Why Most Church Discipleship Plans Fail

Do the lives of the people we lead look like the lives of people we see in Scripture?

A Clear Plan for Leadership Development

One of the biggest hindrances is the lack of a plan.

10 Steps to Setting Life Goals

Instead of letting things happen, goals help us make things happen. Instead of living out of memory, goals help us live out of imagination.

7 Things Every Leader Should Do in the New Year

Phil Cooke: "Use the coming year to rethink your priorities, cut away the junk, and get back to the heart of your ministry."

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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