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9 Things to Remember in a Church Crisis

Simple factors to keep in mind as you communicate

What Would You Say in the Presence of God?

“Holy” is the cry that even now is ringing in the heavens to describe God. That’s what Isaiah encountered as he was taken up in a vision and saw the Lord.

Striking Back With the Gospel

We must mobilize Christian teenagers to share the Gospel with love, passion, and urgency.

Who Is Listening to You?

Perhaps more important than “preach that same sermon” is this: Preach that same book of the Bible. Preach that same series.

5 Ways to Lead a Team—And Help Your Senior Pastor

Having some data and research to back a strong idea will help your senior leader and the team run faster and feel more confident in the direction.

There Is Still Great Opportunity to Serve Jesus, After Age 70 and Beyond

I love to be around older people—that is, older people who have sweetened with age, not those who have soured. Choose which you’d rather be.

5 Steps Toward Racial Justice and Reconciliation

Racial justice and reconciliation are central to the gospel. Here's how predominantly white churches can join the cause.

Listen Closely When You Get Mad

If we find ourselves getting angry, chances are the anger was already in our hearts. The circumstance was just the thing that got us going.

Planting a Sending Church

Your church is not just for your neighborhood, but for the nations.

Making Wise Leadership Decisions

It is often a judgment call of whether to say yes or no.

Spiritual Backstories

Churches can be places where followers of Christ carefully listen to and pray through people’s life stories with empathy, extending the kind of care and grace that Jesus showed everyone, regardless of their backstory.