And more gleanings from Gordon's journals.

After 50 years in ministry, Jack Hayford continues to confound stereotypes—all to the good.

Combining the lifestyle of an ascetic "holy man" with the devotion of a Christian visionary, Sadhu Sundar Singh became for many a symbol of authentically Indian Christianity.

Frustrated by his ineffectiveness, this pastor did something … he admitted the truth. The first step toward change.

Catholicism emerged out of decline and disarray to become the largest Christian community in India.

5 practices that take small groups beyond polite "sharing" to the disciplines that change lives.

Texas churches and corporations find a creative way to help their community.

What I considered a horrible idea turned into a moment of transformation.

British missionary John Williams pioneered the spread of Christianity in the South Pacific by employing the zeal of Polynesian converts.

Mentor and sage Fred Smith receives lots of questions from leaders, and sometimes his greatest gift back is to reframe them.

For India's "untouchable" Christians, relating their faith to the surrounding culture was no simple matter.

America's dirty little secret is neither little nor secret. So these pastors are taking it on.

Can preaching really change anyone?

If you don't know the inner strength of an Indian woman with a divine call, you haven't met Pandita Ramabai.

Spiritual strength, as the renowned evangelist experienced it, means remaining connected to the Source.

Tired of the usual staff meetings, we took our leadership retreat on the road—to see John Wesley.