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Plenty of Young People

We have plenty of young people in the church…why, Loretta and Roy aren't a day over 65!

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The Leadership Journal archives contain over 35 years of issues. These archives contain a trove of pastoral wisdom, leadership skills, and encouragement for your calling.

Quiz: What's Your Ministry Age?

Your assumptions about leadership reflect the values of a particular generation.

Organic Outreach for Ordinary People

A book review.

Open Source Activists

The surprising impact when leaders tap the power of a generation of influencers.

America's Critical Moment

A variety of worldviews provides challenges and opportunities.

Let the Little Children Come

These churches are learning to welcome children into their worship and mission.

Is the Era of Age Segmentation Over?

A researcher argues that the future of youth ministry will require bringing the generations together.

Do It Yourself Funerals

Honoring the departed and the budget.

Muslims Next Door

What to do, and not do, when reaching out to Muslims

The Gospel for iGens

Reared on self-esteem and impervious to guilt, the next generation needs good news that can break through their defenses.

Why We Do Justice

(It’s not because we feel guilty.)

The Good Fight

On sanctification, making war against sin, and cannibalism in the New Reformed movement.

Rocking the White Citadel

A review of “The Next Evangelicalism”

Can Your Church Leadership Represent Every Generation?

Here are five things to keep in mind while building a team that spans from young to old.

The Mediating Prophet

Learning to be an advocate in the pulpit.

The X Factor

What have we learned from the rise, decline, and renewal of “Gen-X” ministries?

I'm With the Band

The kingdom of God is like a punk rock wedding.

Tripped Up

How to collect gifts to fund short-term missions legally.

The 3:00 a.m. Phone Call

What makes a pastor a pastor?

Wedding Crashers

Officiating the weddings of unbelievers can be a key to reaching them.

How Solitude Builds Community

An ancient monk’s surprising role in bringing justice and healing to his neighbors.

Survival Skills

What you need to minister with your spirit intact.

Five Questions That Kill Discussion

Fostering conversation vital for every small group.

Relationship with the Congregation

Do Everything

Teaching Children about Church Attendance

Historic Battle Marker

Crossing the Line

A Ready Sermon

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