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Should Pastors Have the "Nice Guy" Factor?

This doesn’t mean we should avoid tough conversations or tough decisions.

5 Elements for Creating an Evangelism Ethos

Powerful principles for individuals and churches to grow in our witness to others.

Discouragement WILL Hit: What Leaders Can Do

It's unfortunate, but discouragement is a reality for all leaders. 5 keys to navigate the tough times.

Christianity Is Offensive, but Christians Shouldn't Be

Why Christians should seek to be the least offensive people in the world.

I’m Just Not Being Fed (and Other Church Complaints)

Newsflash! The church does not exist for its members; it exists to bring the Gospel to others.

Half of Young Adult Christians Want to See Marijuana Legalized

Fifty percent of Christians aged 18–29 said they favor legalizing recreational marijuana use, and 45 percent of the young Christians surveyed said they have tried marijuana.

At Exponential '13, Francis Chan Admits to Struggling with Doubt and Pride

In front of more than 5,000 attendees in Orlando this week, Francis Chan admitted some of his personal struggles with doubt and remaining Christlike.

Thatcher Granddaughter Wows Funeral Crowd With Ephesians Reading

Nineteen-year-old Amanda Thatcher "stole the show" in St. Paul's Cathedral last Wednesday while her grandmother, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, was being laid to rest.

Still Preaching, but Running From the Ministry

We are called to preach the word in season and out of season.

Must-Know Marketplace Trends for Huge Ministry Opportunities

What's happening in the marketplace can have a huge impact on your ministry.

4 Solid Reasons Your Church Should Publish eBooks

It was an uncharacteristically warm winter day, even for Texas, and I decided I would take that opportunity to get my car washed. Apparently,...

In Defense of Sports

by Barnabas Piper Last week I had the chance to sit down with some of the team at Desiring God to talk about how Christians should...

God Loves Big Thinking

Sometimes someone comes to Grace Hills from a larger church because they’re “looking for something smaller.” My reply is always the same. “You’re welcome...

22 Leadership Myths

These ideas about leadership might be common, but they're misconceptions.

How To Preach A Message On Healing

Planning worship as a vehicle for addressing illness can be a powerful experience for both those who plan and those who attend the service.

Dude, Watch Your Jargon

We should tap into our senses and really feel what we say.

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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