The saying about running as “a controlled fall” is deeply true.

Issue 54: Links to amazing stuff.

A return to biblical hospitality can open wide the doors for gospel witness to occur.

Principles for introducing more people to the joy of service.

Historian John Fea on how Americans’ understanding of morality has evolved and how your view of government affects your answer.

If you're copying another church, you’re not being the church God called you to be. And the kingdom of God is poorer for not having your voice in it.

What the church needs most from those whom God has called to lead.

3 ways our communities can support mental health.

How can churches limit obstacles and increase opportunities for their women in leadership?

Rapper, poet, and pastor "Urban D." on the hidden cost of copying culture—instead of creating it.

Who wants to talk politics vs. religion, and whether they have more to share or learn.

First ECFA survey of church governance trends reveals which boards are most effective.

It’s time to stop holding on to yesteryear and start looking for ways to introduce Jesus to our dark world.

10 tools to identify and improve your most important practices as a leader.

With God, there’s more than enough (gifts, opportunities, ministries, work) to go around.

As Christians – especially Christian leaders – our criticism should elevate the conversation, not debase it.

I found unexpected heroes—and a model for faithful living—in the elderly women at my church.

It is time for us to see all work as vital to the growth of the Kingdom of God.