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The Danger of ‘Make-Believe’ Orthodoxy

Jeff Christopherson - February 21, 2023

True orthodoxy is found only in obedience. Period. It is not found, despite the insistence of some, primarily in portentous intellectual agreement to approved theological codes.

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A Culture of Life Requires More Than Just Changed Laws

Ed Stetzer - February 8, 2023

One of the greatest challenges confronting pastors is speaking against a culture that fails to see the irony of defending the marginalized by killing the unborn.

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How Are Church Finances Coming Out of COVID and Headed Into a Potential Recession?

Scott McConnell - February 6, 2023

To understand what churches can anticipate in 2023, let’s take a closer look at recent financial trends and current forces impacting churches.

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Gospel Renewal in an Age of Deconstruction

J.D. Greear - February 2, 2023

Deconstruction provides an excellent lens through which to identify error, deceit, and corruption. But on its own, it fails to provide a new way forward.

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Stepping Away From Un-Christian Politics

Scott Sauls - January 24, 2023

Because politics are so heated, the season we are in presents Christians with a unique opportunity to live counter-culturally to the typical partisan spin and vitriol.

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MLK Was Not Color-Blind, But Color-Courageous

Michelle T. Sanchez - January 13, 2023

The idea that Martin Luther King Jr. was color-blind is a myth. When we look at the vast scope of his work, instead of taking one quote out of context, we’ll see that King never said that the way to advance racial equality was to ignore our racial differences.

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A Novel Approach to Tackling Common Temptations in the Western Church

ChurchLeaders - January 10, 2023

ChurchLeaders had the opportunity to interview missiologist Jeff Christopherson, asking about his new book and how he hopes it will help pastors break away from the status quo of how church is done in the West.

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Pandemic, Migration, and Mission: Hope Moving Forward

Ed Stetzer - December 29, 2022

The following is the fourth and final installment in a four-piece series containing excerpts from contributing chapter called “Impact of the Pandemic on Missions in North America.” In this final piece, I provide some concluding insights and a call for how to move forward from the pandemic.

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The Prince of Preachers… and Church Planting

Ed Stetzer - December 13, 2022

My friend, Rod Earls, has a new book: "Spurgeon’s Theology for Multiplying Disciples and Churches." I wrote the foreword and am sharing it here with you.

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Generational Shifts in Evangelism: Addressing Our Evangelistic Lull

Ed Stetzer - November 30, 2022

The times have changed…yet evangelism still matters.

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9 Challenges To Church Planting

Ed Stetzer - November 15, 2022

Like any movement, challenges exist that threaten the vitality and longevity of church planting. We must consider how to address them.

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Pandemic, Migration, and Mission: Church Response

Ed Stetzer - November 13, 2022

In this piece, I discuss how the church in North America responded, for better or for worse, to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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20 Truths From ‘Preaching to a Divided Nation’

Ed Stetzer - November 2, 2022

Pastors need advice and counsel on how to preach during these divided times. Here are 20 truths that will help you to do it well.

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Pandemic, Migration, and Mission: Events Arising During the Pandemic, Part 2

Ed Stetzer - November 1, 2022

In addition to the direct results of the coronavirus and our precautions, several landmark events took place or were highlighted during COVID-19.

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Pandemic, Migration, and Mission: Impact of the Pandemic on Missions in North America

Ed Stetzer - October 24, 2022

This is the first of a four-piece series about the impact of the pandemic on missions in North America. We begin with the immediate effects COVID-19.

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20 Truths From ‘God Shines Forth’

Ed Stetzer - October 22, 2022

I had the privilege or reading a pre-release version of "God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church." Here are 20 quotes from the book, which you should pick up.

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Do Denominations Matter?

Ed Stetzer - September 30, 2022

Do denominations matter? "Associating" and "cooperating" for a common goal is easier said than done. Cooperation requires common conviction, unity, and grace.

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Disarming a Weaponized Church: Moving Forward Amid Turmoil in the UMC

Michael Adam Beck - September 20, 2022

The United Methodist Church currently feels like a war zone. But the way forward is to “beat our swords into plowshares” (Isaiah 2:4) on the anvil of compassion. Here are three principles that can guide us.

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5 Reasons Leaders Finish Poorly

Ed Stetzer - September 14, 2022

I am often in meetings where questions about the future of the evangelical movement are raised.

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20 Truths About the Strength of Small Churches

Ed Stetzer - September 2, 2022

Here are 20 truths from Ron Klassen's new book, "Maximize: Leveraging the Strengths of Your Small Church."

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