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Cut to the Heart in 2024

Cut to the Heart in 2024

by Ryan Porter, MD
Over the last several years of living in Africa, I’ve had a unique vantage point from which to see political influence and polarization,... read more
Creating Space for Disciples to Thrive and Multiply

Creating Space for Disciples to Thrive and Multiply

by Bryan D. Sims
As a pastor or spiritual leader, what do you think of when you hear the word discipleship? For many, this immediately brings to mind... read more
Enjoying God

Enjoying God

by Ryan Stratton
In today’s contemporary, western culture, we crave gratification. We long for fulfillment. Yet like an elusive carrot, we can’t ever... read more
Polarities Synthesized

Polarities Synthesized

by Scott Jameson Jones
One of the great attractions of John Wesley’s theology is his ability to hold in tension ideas and commitments that others separate. Far... read more
How Church Growth Really Works (And Why We Call Ourselves Invite Resources)

How Church Growth Really Works (And Why We Call Ourselves Invite Resources)

by Len Wilson
Most churches are closed communities. ... read more
What Goes before Strategy?

What Goes before Strategy?

by Jorge Acevedo
As leaders, when confronted with a problem, our instincts are to get a team together in a room, break out the whiteboard, and develop a... read more
The True Hope of the Season

The True Hope of the Season

by Ben Gosden
It's that time of year again when we fill our homes and lives with yuletide busyness. Do you remember a couple of years ago when the... read more
A Community of the Desperate

A Community of the Desperate

by Brian Russell
"It was the most fun that I have ever had in ministry. We were a community of the desperate." These were the first words out of the mouth... read more
Fear at Christmastime

Fear at Christmastime

by Nancy Kurkowski
I have experienced several Christmases that were filled with fear. One that I don’t really remember, but that I know I internalized, was... read more
Live in the Light

Live in the Light

by Julie Yarbrough
In Luke 2 verse 16 we read, “So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this,... read more
An Unconventional Christmas Story

An Unconventional Christmas Story

by Karen Bartlett
We love the idea of a warm cozy Christmas, with beautiful church services, family celebrations and generous gift giving. We wrap ourselves... read more
Christmas Is Messy

Christmas Is Messy

by Shane Bishop
I don’t like messy things. I like gleaming cars that look like you just drove them off the lot, straight offices featuring lots of... read more
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