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13 Things I Would Tell Church Planters

Perry Noble - August 7, 2011

Perry Noble reflects on 13 pieces of advice he would give to a church planter.

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What Church Members Want in an App

Paul Steinbrueck - August 5, 2011

Paul Steinbrueck shares key insights from a recent survey about church mobile apps.

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4 Tips for Building a Healthy Staff Culture

Tim Stevens - August 5, 2011

It's about having fun, working through conflict, accomplishing ministry, and yes–being highly effective in our jobs.

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Personal Vision Questions for Your Summer Break

Will Mancini - August 5, 2011

Will Mancini offers a helpful list of vision questions to ask during your summer downtime.

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Barna: Women Becoming Less Interested in Religion

Toni Ridgaway - August 5, 2011

Women are attending church services and small groups less often, reading their Bibles less, and see faith as less important.

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ABC News Focuses on Near-Death Experiences

Toni Ridgaway - August 4, 2011

Bob Woodruff hosted a special report on near-death experiences and the people who've had them.

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Mark Batterson: Straining Gnats and Swallowing Camels

Mark Batterson - August 4, 2011

"If we converted all of our sideways energy into synergy, we’d see another Great Awakening."

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More Churches are Leaving Liberal Denominations

Toni Ridgaway - August 4, 2011

An increasing number of conservative congregations are leaving their more liberal denominations over differences in theology.

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7 Attributes of a Wise Leader

Ron Edmondson - August 3, 2011

No dream becomes reality without proper planning.

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People Not Projects

Arthur Gray II - August 3, 2011

Will serving the needs of people continue after the economy turns around?

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The Secret of Leading Through Change

- August 3, 2011

So how do you continue to innovate and improve when even minor changes have a major impact?

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Thousands of Churches Prep for Back to Church Sunday

Toni Ridgaway - August 3, 2011

More than 6,000 churches have extended a half-million invitations to National Back to Church Sunday, set for Sept. 18.

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Adopt a Dead Sea Scroll Page for $2K

Toni Ridgaway - August 3, 2011

You can now adopt pages of the Dead Sea Scrolls to be a part of the effort to conserve and digitize them.

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How Much Are Volunteers Worth?

Sarah Cunningham - August 2, 2011

"I can’t tell you how many times I have thought, 'I don’t deserve these people.'"

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Survey Shows Economy Still Affecting Churches

Toni Ridgaway - August 2, 2011

Results of a new LifeWay Research study show that a majority of churches are still being negatively impacted by the economy.

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Lust: Not for Men Only

Outreach Media Group - August 1, 2011

Let's not assume that immodesty only affects the eyes of men.

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Can Serious Depression Make You Lead Better?

Toni Ridgaway - August 1, 2011

A WSJ article suggests that depressed leaders may have some advantages in crisis leadership than those who are mentally healthy. (Photo: blinow61 / Shutterstock.com)

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Poll: Older Americans are the Happiest

Toni Ridgaway - August 1, 2011

Older adults are more socially active than the stereotype of the lonely senior suggests.

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How to Leave a Footprint

Sarah Cunningham - July 31, 2011

Sarah Cunningham details how actor Tom Hanks handles--and inspires--success.

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Do You Stand Out As a Leader?

Phil Cooke - July 31, 2011

What’s your your unique voice and purpose for living?

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