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Prioritizing Intimacy Over Impact Ministry burnout: We’ve all been there, or at least at the brink of it, when the pace and demands of ministry...

We are excited to announce that on April 3rd, the Board of Directors of the Willow Creek Association introduced Tom De Vries as their incoming...

We all find ourselves in a defining moment in our culture, summed up by the simple phrase, “Me Too.” I’ve been reflecting on the magnificent...

Communications in the church world can be hard and frustrating — even for the best communication strategists! You may be the best orator in the...

Growing churches are always in recruitment mode. Healthy churches are led by healthy teams who love their work. But how do you recruit the best...

The best time to prepare for an earthquake or storm is before the calamity hits! Similarly, as a person in ministry, the best time for...

The holidays bring exceptional opportunity for churches and organizations: 29% more people attend church during the Christmas season (Source: LifeWay Research and Covchurch, 2015) 34%...