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At the end of the day, this is not a Republican or Democratic issue. This is a kingdom issue. —Efrem Smith

Diverse by Design

Establishing a multi-ethnic ministry takes patience, persistence, and prayer.

Getting Men into Church

Insight from “How Women Can Help Men Find God”

A Losing Proposition

Is there ever an easy way to talk about controversial issues in the church?

The Coaching Approach to Care

Rather than giving answers, try teaching skills.

Loving Salinas

Putting church members to work to rejuvenate a community.

Non-prophet Preaching

In an election year, is “Don’t talk about politics” good advice?

Backward or Forward?

The New Christians by Tony Jones, and Vintage Jesus by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears.

Body Politic

Three leaders, three generations, debate whether political involvement is a duty or distraction for the church.

30-Day Sex Challenge

This sermon series had unexpected benefits.

Does Your Preaching Touch Politics?

Four pastors on how, and if, politics should enter the pulpit.

A City Upon "The Hill"

Maintaining church unity is challenging when politics is involved, but one pastor in Washington, D.C. is learning what it takes to reach across the aisle.

Betty's Secret Ingredient

Is magnanimity the reputation of your church?

One King's Money, Another King's Men

How churches can collaborate with local government agencies to serve the purposes of God’s Kingdom.

From "Have To" to "Want To" Sermons

Visionary preaching that taps into people’s innate longings.

The Church & Politics Quiz

Where is the “wall of separation” exactly? Uncover the assumptions you carry into your ministry.

Reaching Imprisoned Dads

Malachi Dads helps inmates get back on track.

I Have This Feeling ...

Even non-intuitives can hone leadership instincts.

Fessing Up

Restoring confession and repentance as part of discipleship in the church.

What the Unchurched See in a Building

New research says people are looking for “sacred” buildings.

On the Verge

His understanding of the gospel led him to build a multi-ethnic megachurch. And now it’s leading him to build smaller churches he calls “verges.”

New Life After the Shootings

On December 9, 2007, a gunman entered New Life Church in Colorado Springs and started shooting. Here’s what happened that day and in the days since.

Preparing a Table

Celebrating communion every week led one church to a new idea for outreach.

The Best Zoning Defense ...?

Battles between cities and churches over zoning are increasing. One congregation decided to sue preemptively.

Top 10 Things Churches Need to Know About Zoning

A zoning attorney gives advice before you buy or build your next church facility.

Can You Hear God Now?

Your most important leadership role: discerning and obeying God’s voice. Together.

Making the Secular Sacred

Should the church use secular songs in worship?

Bringing Church Problems Home

Debating the Apocrypha

Speaking Wisdom to Sleeping Preacher

Idolizing Earthly Leaders

Make Me Sound Like Chuck Swindoll

Hide and Watch Leadership Style

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