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Jun 26Culture, Evangelism & Discipleship, Research

Trauma: How the Church Can Heal Soul Wounds

Faith communities provide space to lament and compassion in suffering.

Karen Swanson and Phil Monroe

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Jun 25
Culture
The Jonas Brothers, “The Bachelor,” and Our Culture’s Rejection of Sexual Purity
Perhaps the culture's aversion to the Christian sexual ethic is actually a rejection of its source.

Gabriella Siefert
Jun 24
Missio Mondays
8 Simple (but not easy) Rules for Movement: Part 7 - Add In Order to Multiply
There are three elements of addition that must undergird any church that wants sustainable multiplication.

Jeff Christopherson
Jun 22
Culture, Evangelism & Discipleship
Prayer & Polarization
Amid societal polarization, American churches are dedicated July 7th to pray for the country.

Leith Anderson
Jun 21
Evangelism & Discipleship, Humor
One-on-One with Tim Harlow on ‘What Made Jesus Mad?’
“The issue that always made Jesus mad was when humans got in the way of God’s love.”

Ed Stetzer

Jun 20Leadership
Leading Others Well
There are two methods I have found to be the most effective forms of leadership.

Ed Stetzer
Jun 19Culture
Why Indians Choose to Follow Jesus Despite Opposition
Christ's message of love, forgiveness, peace and justice is too compelling to resist.

Joseph D’Souza
Jun 18Church Planting, Evangelism & Discipleship, Research
How Should We Think About Declining Denominational Numbers?
There’s more that matters than just the numbers.

John Davidson
Jun 17Missio Mondays
8 Simple (but not easy) Rules for Movement: Part 6 - Send Co-Vocational Teams
When so-called “secular” work is seen as part of the mission, it can aid the church reproducing the process.

Jeff Christopherson
Jun 15Humor
Oops! 10 Funny Distractions Pastors Faced While Preaching on Sunday
No one ever said the life of a pastor was boring.

Ed Stetzer
Jun 14Evangelism & Discipleship
Four Principles for a Powerful Prayer Life
If you will learn to spend one hour a day with God, there is no telling what God may choose to do with you.

Ronnie Floyd
Jun 12Culture, Evangelism & Discipleship
Why Young Adults Need Mentors
It's the people, not the books, that will make the biggest impact during your young adult years.

Ed Stetzer
Jun 11Culture, Interviews, Leadership
One-on-One with John Johnson on Global Leadership
“Listening to global voices is important. However, listening to the divine voice is the most important factor in developing a healthy approach to leadership.”

Ed Stetzer
Jun 10Missio Mondays
8 Simple (but not easy) Rules for Movement: Part 5 - Prime the Pump
What is the most important step in becoming a multiplying church? The first step.

Jeff Christopherson
Jun 8Culture, Interviews
One-on-One with Dan White on Loving Those Who Think Differently Than We Do
“We lose the scandal of the gospel when we hunker down with our political tribes.”

Ed Stetzer

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