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Today’s Sermon: Dealing with Failure

We love it when you preach from your own experience.

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What you need and don't need to go missional.

Hopeful Ministry: A Long-Term Strategy

Stop wishing for hope. Here’s how to make it happen.

Giving Is for Everyone

How to teach generosity across the economic spectrum.

The Golden Canon

2008 Leadership Book Awards.

A Cast of Thousands

The mission of the church is not efficiency, but developing all its people.

Rebranding Sin

Our changing views of right and wrong.

Small Wonders

“Mustard Seed” movements that are reshaping the church.

Defining Missional

The word is everywhere, but where did it come from and what does it really mean?

Treasures Old and New

Holding on to tradition in a world of endless innovation.

Full-Service Facilities

These churches are using their buildings to make an impact way beyond the weekend.

Missional Misgivings

Small, indigenous churches are getting lots of attention, but where’s the fruit?

"Showtime!" No More

Could our church shift from performance to mission?

Bedside Manner

Caring for others, and yourself, during hospital visitations.

Coming and Going

Two leaders. One mission. Two very different strategies.

Nothing Beats Bible Reflection

Willow Creek’s REVEAL study shows the importance of Scripture for growth.

Get Out of Jerusalem

What it takes for the gospel to reach the ends of the earth.

Rediscovering Apologetics

Even in a postmodern culture, Christians must still be prepared with a logical response.

Missional Shift or Drift?

Research shows that pastors’ views of the gospel and mission are changing. But should we celebrate or repent?

Text Appeal

How churches are integrating new communication tools into ministry.

Put Your Money Where Your Mission Is

Three traditional churches change course to become missional to the max.

Attachment Disorder Churches

If your people won’t follow, it may be the result of past abandonment.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Inviting critique can make you a better preacher.

A Little Less Conversation

How much should a worship leader talk?

Preacher, Heal Thyself!

Insomnia, pornography, and learning to live the gospel I preach.

Church and Stagnant Growth

Toddler Talk about Adult Service

Pastor Visitation

Preacher and PowerPoint

Church Attendance during Football Season

Church Staff Meetings

Pastor vs. Oprah

Come to Church, Gain Facebook Friends

Virtual Church and Disgruntled Parishioner

Generations Worshipping Together

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