6 Keys to Reproducing Normal-Size Churches, by Christianity Today

Language of sending is common in evangelical vernacular in recent years. Church planting initiatives rank at the top of the agenda of denominations and networks throughout North America. It’s exceedingly clear that lasting change in the evangelization of North America requires far more healthy, faithful churches than we currently have. But what part does the normal church play in getting … Read More


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Love Your Family: Putting in the Hard Work

Providing well for your family is a major component of loving them–and hard work is key to being able to provide well. For some reason, however, too many pastors have gotten it into their heads that ministry is a soft profession–that it can be done with less effort and intentionality than other jobs. In a surprising number of ministerial circles, … Read More


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Filling Your Small Groups: All About Testimonies

We all relate to story. Shared human experience connects with us on a deep level and has the ability to spur us to action. That’s why testimonies can be powerful tools to encourage group sign-ups. They can be used to supplement a message on small groups, or they can stand alone. Testimonies are particularly effective. When someone stands up to … Read More


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4 Helpful Tips for Effective Project Marking

Many tasks you tackle will be small enough to complete in a single sitting. But for those larger projects, you must always be able to track where you are. Marking where you left on a project is a relatively simple step you must take for your own sake and for that of your reputation, your staff, volunteers, and your church. … Read More


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The New You: Your Thoughts and Your Health

How do you feel today? Are you tired? Are you sick? Maybe you are feeling healthy, happy, and on top of the world. Here is something that may surprise you: how you feel has almost everything to do with how you think you feel. If you wake up in the morning thinking about how tired you are and wishing you … Read More


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Leaders Will Be Victorious

“All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.” —Revelation 21:7 (NLT)


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Bill Bright on Upholding Biblical Values

“We cannot and must not sit back and let the anti-biblical world system determine the prevailing values of our day.” — William R. “Bill” Bright (October 19, 1921 – July 19, 2003) was an American evangelist and Christian leader. His influence spanned the last half of the 20th century and extended into the new millennium. His most notable contributions to … Read More


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Four Principles for a Powerful Prayer Life, from Christianity Today

One of the most defining moments in my life occurred late one evening in a restaurant. I was having dinner with my friend and his father, a pastor whom I admired deeply. As I listened to this man share his wisdom with us, I was even more encouraged to go deeper with God. Before we left the restaurant, I was … Read More


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Join Me on a Life-Changing Tour to the Holy Land in 2020 

Follow in the footsteps of Jesus…I’m leading a 10-day VIP trip to the Holy Land on May 18-27, 2020 — and would love for you to join me! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to experience first-hand the sights and sounds that we read and teach about in Scripture. I have served in ministry for more than 25 years and made several trips to the … Read More


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Managing Your Time: Develop a Top Six List

Developing a Top Six list ties into planning your day before it starts. Whether you are a list maker by nature or not, creating a to-do list of what you need to get done every day is an important part of good time management. But don’t stop there. After you make your list, identify and rank the six most important … Read More


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