Saturday Lagniappe: "5 Compelling Reasons to Start a New Church or Campus" and Much More

5 Compelling Reasons to Start a New Church or Campus - Rainer on Leadership [Podcast]

New campuses and new church plants often create an energy established churches and campuses do not. But how much of a difference does it make? Today we examine some new research on the subject courtesy of Warren Bird and the Leadership Network. Listen Now

The Need for Multi-Denominational Church Planting Networks in Our Cities

You need to have mentors from outside your tribe because, in a diverse and complex environment, one tribe can’t teach you everything you need to know. Read More

The 2 Best Questions to Evaluate Your Church

I want to refocus how you evaluate the health of your church by giving you the 2 best questions to start asking today. Read More

Is the Term Evangelical Redeemable [Video]

Kevin DeYoung, Mika Edmondson, and Russell Moore had an excellent discussion at TGC about the problems and use of the term. Watch Now

How to Pray When You Don’t Want to Pray

The stories Jesus commends about adults praying actually make them sound like children. Think about the parable of the friend who comes banging on your door at midnight and won’t leave you alone. Or the persistent widow, who keeps badgering the unjust judge until he grants her request (just to get her off his back). The heroes in these prayer stories are people who just come and talk and ask for whatever they need. Just like our kids. Read More

12 Reasons You Need to Pray for Your Pastor on This Saturday

It’s Saturday. Many pastors need our prayers today, and here are some reasons why... Read More

Pastors need your prayers during the week too.

Remembering 9/11 In Your Church This Weekend

Here are 3 prayer reminders we can share at our worship gatherings this weekend. Read More

Equipping Our Children to Think About Race

This article will focus briefly on three important truths we need to teach to our children regarding race and racism. Part Two of this two-part series (running on Rooted tomorrow) will hone in on three truths we need to model for our children. Read More

Part 2: Equipping Our Children to Think About Race

When it comes to helping our young people navigate a diverse world with grace and truth it is imperative that we model for them how to do this. Read More

Top 10 Ideas for Your Groups to Connect With Their Neighborhoods

It doesn’t take much imagination to find ways for small group members to connect with their neighbors. Sometimes all it takes is a crisp fall morning or a spooky October evening. Read More

This Dogma Won't Hunt: Feinstein, Durbin, Sanders, and the New Religious Test for Office

So much for Article VI of the U.S. Constitution. Read More