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Steven Furtick: Two Simple Secrets for New Believer Follow Up
Our philosophy regarding follow up is pretty straightforward and simple: We point the way, and we clear the path.
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Ministry vs. Friendships: Can You Have Both?
Christine Hoover shares her tips and tricks on how to blend high octane ministry and deeply fulfilling female friendships in ministry.
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Using Social Media to Build Bridges for Faith Conversations
The digital world is full of noise, distraction, and division—but also hunger. People are looking for hope, truth, and connection. Online gospel outreach allows Christians to meet that hunger with gentleness and grace.
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Sex Offenders & The Church
Research reveals that sex offenders have a high propensity to re-offend, which tends to put everyone on red alert.
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Should I Plant a Church?
Let me propose a litmus test for those asking, should I plant a church? If you’ve been at it for a year and haven’t gathered 30 adults around your vision, you might need to hang it up.
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5 Ways to Truly Welcome First-time Visitors to Your Church
Welcoming first-time visitors isn’t about tactics or gimmicks. It’s about creating an environment where people feel noticed, respected, and genuinely loved.
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It’s Time for Some Red Zone Evangelism
Seekers often have to travel a long spiritual journey before they come to Christ. It is essential that believers have a specific game plan for seekers who are in the red zone.
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10 Signs You’re Attending a Great Church
When you're plugged into a good church that's focused on the things of God, you can tell that it's different from a church that lacks this focus. Here are 10 signs you're attending a great church!
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Does Online Evangelism Actually Work?
As churches invest more time and resources into digital strategies, one question keeps surfacing: does online evangelism actually work?
Free Resources for Outreach & Missions
Free eBook: Discipleship in Church Planting – by J. D. Payne
Guidelines for church planters to establish healthy approaches for teaching new believers to obey all that Jesus commanded.
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Hitting a Church Growth Barrier? Getting Bigger Isn’t Your Only Option
Should you, as a pastor, adjust your leadership style to accommodate a larger congregation? Or is there a way to allow for and encourage church growth that won’t require such a radical shift?