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stories

How to Use Stories to Upgrade Your Sermons

A well-placed and relevant sermon illustration is the neutral zone where the application of the biblical text occurs.

Jackie Hill Perry on Why You Need to Be Willing to Share Your Story (and Not Just the Good Parts)

To every Christian, Jackie Hill Perry says, "You need to share your story." In a recent talk, Perry encouraged her listeners to share their stories with others even as she herself modeled the power of doing so. 

Preacher: Become a Better Storyteller

The key to being a compelling preacher is learning how to be a good storyteller. Here are some tips to hone your story-telling skills.

5 Ways to Grow Your Leadership Team’s Heart for Your Church’s Mission

Every leader needs a compass in their head. The mission answers “Question Zero”: “What are we ultimately supposed to be doing?” It makes the...

Why Sharing Stories Is So Important in Small Groups

Sharing stories is so important in your small group ministry to help people experience God's grace.

You Can’t Have Ethics Without Stories

Biblical illiteracy is a problem, not just for the theological integrity of the church, but for the ethics of our everyday lives.