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God's Peace vs. Calm Conditions

While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled...

Stop The Madness In Our Preaching

“God’s got a blessing for you.” Well, yeah, but what is the blessing? And are their any ethical implications of that blessing? And furthermore...

The Missing Link to Delivering Your Ministry Vision

Before jumping into this third post on “Vehicles for Vision” I want to remind you that it’suseless to talk about vision delivery if you are a...

Jon Acuff: 3 Ways to Kill the Voices of Doubt Leaders Hear

There is a voice of doubt every leader hears at the start of a new project.

Obama Affirms Faith-Based Hiring in Recent Speech

President Obama affirmed an executive order permitting religious organizations that receive federal funds to employ only those who align with the organization's religious beliefs.

Norway's Killer, Christian Fundamentalism, and the Media

Ed Stetzer shares his concern about the use of "Christian Fundementalist" to describe Norway's killer.

More Than Half of Pastors Won't Preach on Certain Subjects

Fifty-five percent of pastors can identify one or more topics on which they would not preach at all or only sparingly.

How Long Will Churches Meet in Public Schools?

New York City legislators are deciding whether or not churches may meet in public school spaces. What will be the impact on thousands of churches meeting in schools around the country?

Leaders Create a Culture of Creativity

Michael Hyatt chats with Sir Ken Robinson about the intersection of leadership and creativity.

Discipleship: The Primary Task of the Church

In the context of its missional calling, the church must work to present people fully mature in Jesus Christ.

Try on New Ministry Ideas

All of your ideas are not created equal.

Eric Bryant: Why Do People Turn to Violence?

Why does this happen? Why would someone think violence against innocent people will get them what they want? Who would do such an evil...

Francis Chan on Life, Ministry and Erasing Hell

Francis Chan talks about his life, ministry direction and his new book, Erasing Hell, with Relevant Magazine's Josh Loveless.

Brady Boyd: The Problem with Deeper Teaching

"I still get mildly aggravated when someone says they wish I would teach on deeper topics."

Gayle Haggard: Falling from Grace

"The gospel is not, nor has it ever been, about our righteousness."

2 Signs Your Church Embraces the Vision

When do you know the vision has become ingrained in the culture of your church and not just in your own dreams?

Asking for Help: A Counter-Intuitive Leadership Strength

Asking for help is a sign of a strong, self-actualized leader with a high level of personal awareness.

Wayne Cordeiro: The New Normal of Preaching

It's no longer “what” I want to teach; it's “how” they best learn.

Zondervan: Murdoch Connection is "Not a Conflict"

Bible and Christian book publisher Zondervan insists that its connection with tabloid mogul Rupert Murdoch "does not present an ethical conflict." (Photo: cinemafestival / Shutterstock.com)

17 LGBTQ-Affirming Ministers Face Church Investigations for Signing Belief Statement

The investigation by Indiana Ministries — a jurisdiction within the Anderson, Indiana-based Church of God movement — could result in the withdrawal of the ministers’ credentials.

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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