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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Leader, “It’s All Your Fault!”

The term “Leader” carries a great deal of responsibility.  Once a person obtains the title of Leader, they also get the bonus baggage...

Meeting George

I finally got to meet George Patterson and shake his hand. We were part of a panel discussion on church planting movements. George is one...

10 Reasons Twitter Is Like A Marathon

Everyone wants to have greater influence through social media: individuals, corporations, you name it.  Few realize that influence in the lives of...

A Prison Letter from Martin Luther King

"If the church does not recapture the sacrificial spirit of the early church, it will lose its authentic ring."

Every Life Has a Story

This less than 3 minute video provides a powerful and vivid illustration that "Every LifeHAs A Story." Practical Idea: Ask yourself or group this question:...

Flying On an Independent Faith Carrier

Milan Ford Addresses the fact that many of today’s churches now operate as independent ‘faith carriers.’

Oprah Finds Jesus?

There seems to always be questions swirling around about Oprah and her faith. Did the Oprah Show Finale indicate that she has found Jesus?

Finding Jesus Through the Prison Glass

This video shows what happens when people reach out, serve and help re-assimilate individuals being released from prison. This particular program helps inmates really...

Jesus, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today we began a new early morning time for our small group leaders. The 12 of us discussed our growth goals as leaders,...

Get Your Priorities Straight

I went back and forth on the title of this post, I was deciding between “Get Your Priorities Straight” and “Your Family Is...

The Love Of The Telling

C.S. Lewis nails the greatest fear I have for my ministry in the following quote. Every poet and musician, but for Grace, is drawn away...

A Hospital Visit and the Result…

I spent much of yesterday laying in a hospital bed. I started having contractions, which I shouldn’t be having at 25 weeks of...

Both Opposites of Ambition

This post was written by our pastor of counseling, Brad Hambrick. This post is meant to offer guidance to common “What now?” questions ...

Documentary: The Church Being The Church

Great 12 minute documentary w/ video illustration of what it means to live out the scriptures of serving the least of these. Excellent commentary...

Groeschel Will Keep Giving Away Innovations

Even though his generosity "confuses" people, LifeChurch.tv pastor Craig Groeschel wants to keep sharing his church's innovations with other leaders.

Free Missional Training Resources

"Leading thinkers and practitioners answer 7 of the most frequently asked questions about missional communities."

Connecting Deeply With Others

When asked the greatest commandment, Jesus couldn’t respond with just one. In addition to loving God fully, He added: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”...

My Husband Is Not an Encourager – What Do I Do? | Planter Wives Answer, Part 4

Q&A panel, L-R: Stephanie White (Ft. Worth; wife of Rick), Susan Wesley (Houston; wife of Bruce), Lauren Chandler (Dallas; wife of Matt) and Kara Bruskas (Albuquerque; wife of Dave). Q: My husband is not an encourager,...

When Organizations Bury “High Capacity” Talent

Most organizations and leaders would love to have “High Capacity” leaders to fill the slots within their organizations. The sometimes overlooked challenge...

John Lindell Calls Mark Driscoll To Repent for ‘Trying To Destroy...

During an evening service on Wednesday (April 17), Pastor John Lindell of James River Church in Ozark, Missouri, accused controversial Pastor Mark Driscoll of attempting to sow division in Lindell's family.

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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