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What's the Big Idea?

What's the Big Idea?

Cultivating ideas and thinking deeply can be spiritual acts of love.

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The Spotlight Syndrome

The Spotlight Syndrome

How do you raise a family while leading a church?

We Couldn't Stay Silent

We Couldn't Stay Silent

Love compelled our church to get involved with the immigration issue.

Raising Money from Millennials

Raising Money from Millennials

They're in debt. They don't trust institutions. But they will give generously to your church if you approach them in the right way.

How churches can prepare for disasters

How churches can prepare for disasters

Recent events underscore the importance of emergency preparedness. |
What's the Big Idea?

What's the Big Idea?

Cultivating ideas and thinking deeply can be spiritual acts of love. |
We Couldn't Stay Silent

We Couldn't Stay Silent

Love compelled our church to get involved with the immigration issue. |
Church Rearranged

Church Rearranged

What can Starbucks and Alcoholics Anonymous teach us about the power of interaction? |
Do You Have What it Takes to Lead?

Do You Have What it Takes to Lead?

Three tests to determine if someone is ready to lead. |

Latest from Out of Ur Blog

The Intersection of Ministry & Culture

Friday Five Interview: Joshua Harris

Can Christians be both humble and orthodox? We asked a popular pastor and the author of a new book.

Review: Missio Alliance Gathering 2013

Reflections on mission, theology, and race after the conference.

The Phil Vischer Podcast: Ep 52- Switzerland, Stephen Hawking & is Persecution a Myth?

A new book claims Christians inflated how much they were persecution by Rome.

Ur Video: Greg Boyd Answers "Are Mormons Saved?"

What role does right theology have in a person's salvation?

Conversations

Convening Top Ministry Thinkers
Developing a Culture of Contentment

Developing a Culture of Contentment

Jeff Manion on taking appropriate financial risk and cultivating a generous spirit.
Preaching to the Super Bowl Champs

Preaching to the Super Bowl Champs

An interview with Rod Hairston
When Church Becomes an Idol

When Church Becomes an Idol

A Leadership Journal interview with Craig Groeschel and Kyle Idleman
Are You Ready for a Crisis?

Are You Ready for a Crisis?

8 questions with Mel Lawrenz
The Power of the Ask

The Power of the Ask

7 fund-raising principles for pastors. |
Why I Won't Give to Your Church

Why I Won't Give to Your Church

An honest letter from a Millennial believer. |

Classics


Is the Era of Age Segmentation Over?

Is the Era of Age Segmentation Over?

A researcher argues that the future of youth ministry will require bringing the generations together. |
Non-prophet Preaching

Non-prophet Preaching

In an election year, is "Don't talk about politics" good advice? |
BALANCING FORM AND FREEDOM

BALANCING FORM AND FREEDOM

When bringing people into the presence of God, most leaders recognize a certain degree of necessary protocol. |
You Can't Think Your Way to God

You Can't Think Your Way to God

Christian formation means shaping our loves, says Jamie Smith, not just educating our minds.

Building Peace in the Heart of Darkness

Building Peace in the Heart of Darkness

Local Congolese Christians nurture new efforts to end chronic violence as UN adds new brigade.

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