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10 Dangerous Church Paradigms

By Ron Edmondson

Ron Edmondson offers ten unhealthy perspectives that could alter the shape of your ministry--both today and tomorrow. Read full article

Beyond Baristas and Bands

By Dan Kimball

Dan Kimball: "We don't just want our community to know we like art or music — we want to inspire them to follow Christ." Read full article

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Test Drive a Small Group

By Andrea Bailey Willits

How LCBC Church develops groups by letting guests experience a trial run first Read full article

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What Happens When the Church Prays?

By Jim Cymbala

Brooklyn Tabernacle's Jim Cymbala: Do we really believe God can draw anyone to Himself? Read full article

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8 Signs Someone Is Truly Involved in Your Church

By Ed Stetzer

Moving new people toward "assimilation": a scorecard for your church Read full article

Justice Needs Evangelism

By Dan Kimball

Dan Kimball: "If we care about justice, we have to care about making new disciples." Read full article

Is Your Church Stuck? Maybe It’s Time to Rock the Boat

By Tony Morgan

When churches become inward focused and start making decisions about ministry to keep people rather than reach people, they start to die. Read full article

Kingdom Mission: 4 Steps for Stronger Engagement

By Ed Stetzer

Ed Stetzer: "God’s mission should be so apparently active among a church’s people that the city misses them when they are not around." Read full article