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3 Core Characteristics of a Healthy Ministry

Brady Boyd - June 30, 2011

We all want to belong to a healthy church, but what are the characteristics we should aim for?

Pope Sends First Tweet

Toni Ridgaway - June 30, 2011

Pope Benedict XVI sent his first message via Twitter yesterday announcing the Vatican's new website. (Photo credit: MIMMO FERRARO / Shutterstock.com)

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Rethink Everything You Know About Spiritual Growth

Tullian Tchividjian - June 30, 2011

Tullian Tchividjian : "The gospel has me reconsidering the typical way we think about Christian growth."

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Jesus and Bad Advertising

Steven Furtick - June 29, 2011

Steven Furtick: "I believe the most important message in the world deserves the best presentation. "

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10 Leadership Questions with Ben Arment

Ron Edmondson - June 29, 2011

Ben Arment: "To achieve a God-given dream, you have to satisfy four criteria. "

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The Less You Do, the More You Get Done

Dan Rockwell - June 29, 2011

Sometimes adding work doesn’t enhance your career; it hinders it.

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God Uses Our Trash as the Centerpiece of Our Lives

Jamie Wright - June 28, 2011

How a centerpiece made of garbage become a parable for God's ways.

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New Book Addresses Church "80/20 Rule"

Toni Ridgaway - June 28, 2011

Authors Scott Thumma and Warren Bird offer solutions to increase the 20 percent of congregants that do most of the work in a church.

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Should We Pursue Those Leaving the Church?

Toni Ridgaway - June 27, 2011

Brad Powell: "Sometimes the best thing that can happen for the health of a church is for the right people to leave."

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The Flames of Heaven

Steven Furtick - June 27, 2011

Don’t spend a lifetime building something that isn’t going to last into eternity.

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Why The Church Should Be More Than Mere Community

Ray Hollenbach - June 27, 2011

It's currently popular to hang out informally with our believing friends and declare, "This is my church."

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Wild Goose Festival Draws Left-Leaning Christians

Toni Ridgaway - June 27, 2011

The Wild Goose Festival took place this past weekend in North Carolina celebrating the idea of a more inclusive Christianity.

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Leadership Character: Ambition and Arrogance

Steven Furtick - June 26, 2011

Steven Furtick: "I’ve seen too many pastors settle for reaching hundreds when God called them to reach thousands."

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Kevin DeYoung: It’s Probably Not the Worship Music

Kevin DeYoung - June 26, 2011

There are plenty of examples of thriving churches with classic worship.

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Rainer: 10 Warning Signs for Churches

Thom Rainer - June 25, 2011

"Over time, I've begun to notice certain patterns or signs that would indicate a congregation might be headed for trouble."

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Is Your Church a Leadership Factory?

J.D. Greear - June 24, 2011

The greatest ministry happens not in the church through a few pastors, but outside the church through the members.

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What Is Your Vision Worth to You?

Steven Furtick - June 24, 2011

The problem might be that your vision simply isn’t worth being passionate about.

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Pastor Scandals: When Do You Forgive?

Toni Ridgaway - June 24, 2011

When should congregations forgive pastors who remain embroiled in issues, and what should that forgiveness entail?

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Increase Baptisms by Overcoming These 4 Barriers

Bob Franquiz - June 23, 2011

"Baptism is what separates the fans of Jesus from the followers of Jesus."

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SBC "Cannot Commend" the New NIV Bible

Toni Ridgaway - June 23, 2011

The Southern Baptist Convention has officially denounced the new translation of the NIV Bible for its use of gender-neutral language.

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Jesse T. Jackson - April 23, 2024

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery.

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NC Pastor, Paralyzed From Previous Attempted Carjacking, Has Car Stolen From...

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