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Why Our Church Changed Its Name

Why changing the name of our church was a first step in embracing our purpose, identity and mission.

When Everyone is a Christian …

Ed Stetzer reveals powerful insights into shifting religious trends in North America.

5 Ways Leaders Destroy Their Teams

Are you slowly (or quickly) destroying your team with one of these leadership killers?

Platt: How Do I Prioritize Disciple-Making?

David Platt tackles the question, If I want to make discipleship more of a priority, where do I start?

Ferociously Give It Away

There are few things that threaten my ability to live and lead in humility like a spirit of entitlement. In our culture today it’s very...

Teaching Them to Teach

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples...

Losing Yourself and Winning for Jesus

by Dwayne Bond In about one month, we’ll all be in St. Louis, MO, asking God to meet with us for equipping, encouragement, training, and confirmation for...

The Suicidal Missionary by Eric Bryant

Let me introduce you to my friend, Eric. Eric Michael Bryant serves with Gateway Church in Austin and as part of the The Origins Project, a movement of people...

The Slow and Inefficient Work of God

Although summer is slowly turning to autumn, the season of Easter has been on my mind. A few years ago, I was in California...

Free eBook: "Disciples Who Make Disciples," by Greg Nettle and Alex Absalom

Practical steps your church can take to begin the shift from merely reaching people to equipping disciple-making disciples.

Does Jesus Work on Adults?

Most Christians come to faith before they turn 18—but adults aren't a lost cause. Why "finding" adults is the first step to reaching them.

Celebrating New Life

Below is the story of a baptism event at Vintage21 Church in Raleigh, NC. Pastor Matt Stevens beautifully describes the event and the work of Jesus...

5 Secrets to the Best Night’s Sleep Ever (And Why It Matters)

Some days I miss being a teenager. Not the acne or the awkwardness, but the ability to sleep well into the afternoon. Do you remember...

Nonpartisan Doesn't Mean Nonpolitical

Like so many of you, I continue to struggle with how my faith impacts my politics. Never are the merging of these two worlds...

Yes, You Need a Dedicated Guest Website

Why you can't ignore the digital side of outreach.

Pastoral Confession: I Don't Evangelize

One pastor's honest assessment of why he doesn't always have zeal for evangelism. Can you relate?

Is the U.S. One of the Fastest Growing Mission Fields?

Increasing diversity in the urban and university areas of the U.S. bring opportunities for local missions ministry.

David Platt and Francis Chan on Why We're Diluting Discipleship

If we're not making disciples, are we really disciples?

How to Tell Your Co-Worker the Gospel

Can you boil the Good News down to a decent one-minute summary?

Southwest, Zappos, and Building Incredible Church Culture

Products, services and programs can be copied, but the culture and passion of your people cannot.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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