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10 Reasons to Desire All the Spiritual Gifts

by Bryan DeWire Some might tell you not to really desire all the spiritual gifts. But when you say that, it does not seem to do justice...

4 Things We Should Do for People Who Receive Christ

One of the things Jesus commissioned His followers to do is to not just make converts, but make disciples.  However, the church has seemed to...

How Church Talk Turns Toxic

Sit down. Shut up. Listen. Agree or leave. Sadly, that’s the message many take away from church. And, sadly, they leave. And they don’t return. And...

2014 Multisite Trends

The multisite model continues to be a proven and cost-effective vehicle for churches in reaching, serving and engaging more people locally and regionally. Leadership...

Seven Details to See in Your Past

The grace of Jesus Christ not only covers our past and sustains our present, but also creates for us a future. In him our sins...

David Swanson: My Favorite Books of 2013

Once again, in a completely haphazard manner, I’ve collected my five favorite books of the past year. These books were not necessarily published in...

5 Evangelical Trends for 2014

In keeping with end of the year predictions, here are mine. Of course, several years ago I predicted $5 per gallon gas. Thankfully, we...

Who Invented Social Media? God Did.

God invented social media. I know that might sound like a crazy claim, but I have a biblical basis for believing this. So I’m...

Do I Need Medication, or Prayer? Counseling, or More Faith? Yep.

The soul is a complex thing. Our intellect, emotions, and will or decision-making capabilities are all wound up together in the psyche, the soul....

Sin Metrics: The Sins that Christians Condemn & Excuse

“Christians get very angry toward other Christians who sin differently than they do.” ~ Philip Yancey I grew up in a denomination that made homosexuality...

5 Forces That Will Reform the Church

The American church is entering a time of unprecedented upheaval. In 20 years, what we call the church will look very different from today. Thinkers...

What’s Next for Greg Atkinson

A ton of you read my resignation letter last week and the natural question is: “What’s next for you?” I figured I’d answer in...

A Better Country for Old Men

This is a plea from the younger generation to the older. We desperately need you. Please don’t phone it in just when the King’s about...

How to Work for a “No Growth, No Glory” Lead Pastor

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that many naturally wired leaders and driven types rise to the helm of our churches. Each one is...

Why Senior Pastors Should Care About Church Communications

Church communications is everything the church communicates. It involves the announcements, the handouts and signage, but it’s much more than that. It encompasses the...

What to Neglect to Have a Rich Life

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,...

Dear White Christian Leaders, Don’t Do It.

Last week brought disheartening news from white-evangelical-church-world. A well-publicized men’s conference was reported to have used both women and gay people as punchlines to...

What You Can’t Say at Church

When it comes to matters of faith, people crave a real conversation, not just another lecture from a professional Christian.

Be Careful Who You’re Counting Out

God fed the multitude through the meager resources of a child who wasn’t even included in the original count.

Cooking for Eternity: The Story of Jeff Ansorge

Jeff Ansorge is a trim 40-year-old with buzzed hair and sideburns that are mostly silver and thick eyebrows that are mostly black. He’s a...

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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