20 Signs of a Toxic Church Culture
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How to Make Your Sermon Easy to Understand Without Dumbing It Down
I firmly believe that one can preach to the unchurched in a way that is both accessible and theologically rich.
3 Keys to Successful Leadership Execution
There is no better example of executive execution excellence than Nehemiah.
What It Truly Means to Give Your All for the Kingdom of God
I know pastors are incredibly busy and rushed. But that should never be an excuse to let these directives slide.
How to Fan Into Flame the Holy Spirit's Fire in Your Heart
The hotter the flames of the Holy Spirit are burning in my life, the better life gets.
What's Next for Thom Rainer Now That He's Retiring From LifeWay?
"Some people may have given up on specific local churches, but we are convinced God still has a plan for them."
7 Subtle Ways You Erode Trust With Your Team
With a little heads-up and proactive attention, you can avoid these subtle but dangerous ways leaders lose trust over time.
10 Warnings for 'Internet Generation' of Church Leaders
I do have these fears for young church leaders who've grown up with digital tools.
3 Things God Revealed When This Man Went to Hell for 23 Minutes
Do you know what else God revealed to Bill that impacted his life permanently?
Rick Warren: This Is the Most Important Door You'll Ever Walk Through
You'll go through lots of doors in your life. Here's the most important one.
5 Major Traits of the Python Spirit
It is important to note that what she said was true. Satan and demons have some knowledge and will reveal their "secrets" in order to impress and draw people into their destructive web.
Confronting the Python Spirit in Today's Charismatic Church
I had a strange encounter with a false prophetic spirit while preaching my first "revival" meeting at the Assembly of God in Kiowa, Oklahoma, in 1972.
What Was the Apostle Paul Thinking Just Before His Death?
What if, sitting alone in that dark, damp dungeon, Paul had discovered the exact time his pilgrimage would come to an end?
Steven Furtick: The Devil Could Be Behind Your Anxiety, Stress
"Christ is the solid rock, but if you don't know how to stand on that rock with the right balance, the devil will push you around."
The Real Meaning of 'On Earth as It Is in Heaven'
Yet I do not believe that Matthew 6:10 is being rightly interpreted, and it's important we not misapply the Lord's words.
One-on-One With Francis Chan: Writing, The Church, Acts and a Change in Calling
He's one of the leading voices among Christians today, but he doesn't often give interviews. Until now.
What to Do When You Feel Stuck in a Waiting Season
Does it feel as though nothing will ever change for you?
How to Keep Your Church's Vision From Drifting
Proverbs says, "Without a vision, the people perish." You have a lot riding on the vision you communicate to your church.
12 Mental-Health Hazards to Watch for in Your Life
Some scholars even wonder if Paul's thorn in the flesh was depression, among other things.
12 Reasons to Let Gratitude Overflow and Activate Your Spiritual Growth
Christ's blessings are too numerous to cover in this article.
