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Free eBook: Select Sermons by Jonathan Edwards

"Jonathan Edwards is one of America's greatest philosophers and theologians, and his sermons and texts are treasured pieces of American Puritan literature."

Francis Chan: 3 Devotions for Church Leaders: Why It’s So Easy to Fake It

I’m sure I could blame American church culture, my position or a busy schedule for my lack of reverent intimacy. The truth, however, is that my sin and hypocrisy are a result of me. This truth leads us to some devotions for church leaders.

9 Anti-Abuse Practices Your Church Needs to Adopt

Half of your church members have likely experienced abuse: child abuse, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, spiritual abuse in a religious organization.

A Pandemic Recalibration: God in the Center of Your Circle

As the world stumbles back to its commonplace rhythms of pre-pandemic life, we mustn’t forget how the loneliness of lockdown exposed both our need and longing for meaningful relationships and community. 

5 Principles for Leading in Unchartered Waters

We’ve all been in uncharted waters for the past six months.Uncharted waters include: unfamiliar territory, little to no experience navigating those waters and can’t foresee what will happen.

Jesus and Performance Fatigue

Martha is emotionally and relationally impaired by performance fatigue. Working hard and working alone to serve the guests, her frustration and anxiety are palpable.

Two Postures: Faith and Fear

“By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now...

God’s Word Speaks to Our Concerns About Racism. Are We Listening?

Christian friends, the Scriptures speak clearly to the Church in these days of heartache and confusion. Are we listening? Here are six specific ways that God’s Word transforms our response to racism.