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4 Things Visionary Leaders Hate To Hear

Ron Edmondson -
There are some things visionary leaders hate to hear. They make us cringe. Mostly because they distract the team from the vision and from being healthy attempting to achieve it.
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10 Ways To Find Rest in Christ

Randy Alcorn -
How can we live with a conscience that is pacified by the blood of Christ? Christians, be persuaded to practice these steps to find rest.
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The Greatest Danger to the Spiritual Life

Brandon Cox -
What if the greatest threat to our spiritual vitality isn’t external at all? What if our real problem lies deep within us?
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Churches Are Not Christian Cruise Ships

Dan Reiland -
The church was never designed to be a Christian cruise ship. I’ve been on a couple cruises and loved them. They are a ton of fun! But church is not designed to please everyone.
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Why Great Preachers Are Not Always Great Leaders

Adrian Pei -
Leaders must be self-aware, but is there something more to great leadership and great leaders? Here's why great preachers are not always great leaders.
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Digital Prayer: A New Invitation to a Sacred Conversation

Brad Hill -
Prayer is a sacred invitation to the ancient practice of connecting with God and others. And digitally-powered prayer is more than just an electronic tool. It’s an opportunity for a new invitation.
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Turning Naysayers Into Allies: How Successful Leaders Do It

Gavin Adams -
Inevitably, somebody isn’t going to agree with your decisions. If you’re a leader, you’ll make lots and lots of decisions. Some will be easy, while others will be quite challenging. Ironically, in both cases, there will be naysayers.
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6 Sets of Contrasting Ministry Mistakes I’ve Made

Chuck Lawless -
I’ve made a lot of ministry mistakes in 40+ years—and some that almost seem contradictory to others. Here are some of those mistakes.
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Randy Alcorn: What I’ve Learned About Grieving With Hope in the 2 Years Since Nanci’s Homegoing

Randy Alcorn -
God has graciously allowed me to encourage and be encouraged by other grieving people, many of whom have contacted us online or on social media.
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Every Leader Needs an Encouragement Folder

Ron Edmondson -
Ron Edmondson:" I often say the longer we do something the less recognition we get for doing it. So, I save them in my encouragement folder."
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3 Things To Remember As You Submit Yourself to God

Michael Kelley -
To "submit" means to "accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another." When we submit to God, it means we acknowledge his authority over us and willingly give ourselves over and over again to him.
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Fight the Temptation To Make Your Small Church Look Big

Phil Cooke -
If you’re not a big church, then stop trying to be something you’re not. Every Christmas and Easter, I see many small churches trying desperately to make a big impact—and they usually fail.
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How ‘Throw My Body in a Ditch’ Theology Relates to Sexual Ethics

Mike Leake -
I’ve heard more than a handful of Christians joke that they don’t care what happens to their body after death. "Just throw me in a ditch," they’ll say, “I’ll be in heaven with Jesus.” But is that reflective of what the Bible says?
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The Secret Sin Behind Passive Aggressive Behavior

Stephen Witmer -
"Identify the promises they make to us, recognize these false promises as lies and then trust the superior promises of Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit."
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7 Preliminary Steps When Initiating Major Change

Ron Edmondson -
There are some preliminary steps when you are initiating major change. As a pastor and leader, I am continually dealing with change. Everyday. Change is a part of life—for all of us.
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The Importance of Innovation

James Emery White -
One of the least talked about issues within churches is innovation. Here's why that shouldn't be the case.
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15 Ideas To Spark Extraordinary Church Growth

Michael Lukaszewski -
Not every church is the same. What works for one may not work for another. To help spark new ways to improve your church, Church Fuel recommends these church growth ideas.
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7 Unique Ways To Prepare To Preach or Teach This Weekend

Chuck Lawless -
If you are teaching a small group or preaching a sermon this week, you recognize that your preparation matters. Here are seven unique ways to prepare to preach or teach this coming weekend.
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4 Systems Church Leaders Should Care About

Eric Geiger -
Some church leaders resist systems because systems can feel “unspiritual” or “corporate.” I have heard the critique for years.
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5 Great Ways To Grow Your Leadership

Dan Reiland -
In order to grow stronger churches, we need to become better leaders. It’s a continual process and we never arrive. How are you growing and becoming better?
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