If all the single Christians put their hands up, there would be a lot of raised hands in New York City and Boston. Read More »
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3 Things Church Planting Couples Need to Do
God loves you and your spouse. He desires to see your marriage and family flourish while you’re on the church planting journey. Read More »
Pastors Face ‘Future of The Church’ With Optimism
Pastors are optimistic about their church’s future regardless of any past struggles, according to the 2019 Future of the Church Study from “Facts & Trends” and LifeWay Research. Read More »
Most Popular Bible Verses on Love
Appropriately enough with the date of Valentines Day, 14 of the top 100 Bible verses in 2018 focus on love. Which is your favorite? Read More »
5 Myths Worth Debunking About Mentoring
Several assumptions and generalizations about mentoring have morphed into myths over time. In this post, I’ll walk back a couple of those assumptions to help you find a mentor. Read More »
Reaching the Community Requires More Sacrifice Than Sermons
“God has invited individuals to be kingdom citizens, to go into communities and restore what was broken, and that becomes a doorway by which we can proclaim the gospel.” Read More »
From Near Death to Life: How One Dwindling Coastal Congregation Was Reborn
Pastor Bobby Owings says “rebirth” is possible for any congregation, but he offers two cautions: “It’s harder than you think and it won’t look like what you think it’ll look like.” Read More »
Revitalization Requires a ‘Passion to Do Church Differently’
The reason many churches never see a turnaround is they actually do have a passion for seeing the church come alive, but they have no passion to do anything differently to get there. Read More »
3 Things to Remember When Pursuing Racial Diversity in Your Church
“We need to meet people where they are, taking into consideration their struggles. We have to have a mindset of compassion—and we need to loosen our grip on what we feel is ‘ours.’” Read More »
Trauma Experts Share How to Care for and Support Sexual Abuse Survivors
Leading trauma experts and Christian mental health professionals share insights for church leaders seeking to help sexual abuse survivors. Read More »