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C.S. Lewis Illustration: Too Easily Pleased

An illustration of C.S. Lewis' famous quote that Christians can sometimes underestimate the gift the Gospel gives them.

Internet is Weakening Christian Witness, Says McDowell

Apologist and author Josh McDowell said in a Campus Crusade for Christ event Friday night that the Internet has "changed everything" and now stands as the greatest threat to Christians.

Lessons I’ve Learned From Surfing

Every year on vacation we have what we call “Wilson Surf Day.”  Now keep in mind none of us actually know how ...

Am I Too White To Be Your Pastor?

Pastor Patrick Kelley of RiverPointe Church asks the question, “Am I Too White To Be Your Pastor?” He actually posed this question...

Brevity of Sermons

By Pastor Scott Thomas Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit… I will be brief. ~William Shakespeare, Hamlet Church planters generally have a lot of...

You CANNOT Be Anything You Want

My generation grew up with the belief that we could accomplish great things, realize any dream, and actually be anything we want. Well,...

Sharing Christ with "The Story"

Our friends at The Story have produced a great evangelism tool called ‘The Story’, which helps you talk through the gospel with people....

Is God a Pacifist?

Yesterday at Gateway Church in Austin, we began a series called “Big Questions” which is a continuation of our Q&A Sunday. Rick...

3 Things the Church Is & 3 Things the Church Is Not

We know that "The Church" isn't a building... Pastor Shawn Lovejoy answers the question, "What Is The Church?"

4 Ways Churches Can Close the Back Door

"We discovered that four major factors were at work when churches closed the back," says Thom Rainer.

Living the Evangelistic Life as a Leader

Contagious churches grow out of the hearts of the people who lead them.

Mark Driscoll: Contending for the Gospel

Mark Driscoll urges Christians to be contenders (not compromisers) for the Gospel and the heart of the faith.

Assemblies of God Growing Faster Than U.S. Population

The Assemblies of God are growing at a rate of four percent per year, four times faster than the population of the United States.

Skye Jethani: Has Mission Become Our Idol?

The church and its leaders desperately need a vision of a life with God and not just for him.

Leading Is Following Backwards

When we humble ourselves and set aside our dreams to help others accomplish theirs, we catch a glimpse of God’s character.

Church Planting Bruce Lee Style

Church Planter Artie Davis outlines some practical points on how to boldly plant a church in a style he refers to as, "Bruce Lee Style."

Post-Black Theology: Theological Streams

I introduce Post-Black Theology around the thesis that, there are theologies and ministry practices coming out of the Black Church in the ...

Top 10 Ways To Get Re-Tweeted

This post will get straight to the point… If you want to get Re-Tweeted, Implement These Top 10 Ways To Get Re-Tweeted Below: 1. SPACE - Leave...

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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