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Searching for a Soulful Christianity

Lynne Hybels: "I believe the greatest challenge of our lives is learning to let God love us."

What President Obama Prays For

"My Christian faith then has been a sustaining force for me over these last few years."

Brian McLaren on Preaching with Authenticity

"In every preaching experience, you have to earn the right to be heard."

Escape from the Turtle Cage

"Becoming a person of no reputation has allowed me to risk more," says Mike Foster.

7 Ways to Maintain Respect as a Leader

One of your most valuable assets is the respect of the people you are leading.

Piper: Is it All Right to Drink Alcohol?

John Piper shares his thoughts on whether it's permissible to drink alcohol.

Obama Gives Speech on Personal Faith

President Barack Obama gave a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast affirming his Christian faith on Thursday.

Deadlines Matter: Here's Why

Be the person who everyone knows will always hit the deadline, and you’ll be working for life.

TX Police Deter Sex Trade Around Super Bowl

Arlington police are cracking down on the increased incidence of sex trafficking and prostitution surrounding the big game.

Imagination and Biblical Narrative Preaching

"Any person from any culture, whether young or old...can easily relate to this approach to biblical narrative."

The Foundation of Leadership

The foundation of leadership can be broken down into two trust categories.

Confronting Sin in a Digital Age

How should we apply the teaching of Jesus in a digital age?

16 Leadership Quotes and Principles From Secretariat

Secretariat is AMAZING and the best movie I saw in 2010!  Randall Wallace has given us a great gift in the creation of this...

Books to Be Blessed By

by David Mathis Whether you’re in Minneapolis for this week’s pastors conference or not, here are some books we would love for you to...

7 Top Issues Church Planters Face, Issue #3: Launch Team Development and Mobilizing Volunteers

The church planting experts and church planters cited building a launch team and mobilizing volunteers as major challenges. Now, remember, the...

Elijah and Elisha, John and Jesus

In the NT Jesus equates John with Elijah (Matt. 17:1-13); Bruce Waltke makes the case that Elijah and Elisha are types of the...

I Choose to Live Among

Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge,...

Rethinking & Retooling at NWF

Over the last month I posted every morning, which to be honest was by accident until the last week or so. Some of the...

Seven Reasons People Aren't Giving to Your Church

Yesterday, I shared six reasons why people aren’t visiting your church.  Today, let’s talk about why people don’t give to your church. You don’t have...

What If?

To every NewSpring Church owner/member/regular attender (AND anyone else who is obsessed with reaching the world for Christ.) THIS question hit me this morning…and to...

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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