Our only hope for real transformation through our preaching is the gospel of Christ. Knowing Jesus is the means and goal of transformation.
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Small World, Big God, and a Local Church with a Global Heart
Some people’s journey to faith in Jesus involves hearing the gospel in a church service or having a Christian befriend them. For Ruth Malhotra’s mom, it also involved an arranged marriage.
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Church Revitalization: New Life for Dying Churches
Many churches have gone through decline, but these churches reversed their trajectory and experienced revitalization. Your church can too.
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8 Characteristics of Breakout Church Leaders
While conducting research for Breakout Churches, a study of churches that moved from decline to significant and sustained growth, I discovered several traits that distinguish breakout church leaders from merely good leaders. Here’s a brief look at each.
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Leadership Challenges in Revitalization
Leading a church in revitalization has taught me some invaluable lessons. While the process is often difficult and slow moving, if approached correctly it can reinvigorate and empower God’s people to produce lasting fruit.
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Brain Barriers: 8 Reasons Church Change Is so Difficult
Being aware of how the brain responds to change can help you craft lasting change and overcome barriers that stifle healthy change.
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