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Even when we face storms or apparent defeat, God is working!

Will you join me in serving our Lord in the local church? We need to come back together to gain knowledge and wisdom, find encouragement and support, and to worship our King we say we love!

God created the church as a place to worship and serve Him. It’s a place to learn, become a family, and minister to those in need.

The Lord knows we are better together. United, we will stand; divided, we will fall.

Have we settled for something less than what Jesus intended for His church?

We have entered into some of the most difficult times culturally, yet we have more opportunities to serve and love others if only we would cast out fear.

The best way for our churches – and subsequently God’s kingdom – to grow is by word of mouth. So open your mouth and invite someone.

Personal preferences, manmade guidelines, and secular rationalizations are a cheap substitute for real satisfaction: The giver of life, Jesus Christ.

You don’t need to know Greek and Hebrew or remember Scripture references without mistakes to lead a small group.

Small groups are part of discipleship and valuable to churches, so consider the following if you’re part of one.

Unfortunately, the world has shouted down Christians and Jesus, who came to earth to radically change it and start a movement of love and grace.

With a significant downward spiral going on in church attendance, maybe we should go back to the basics and hear from a passionate church planter.

Not only were Paul’s letters intended to be shared but also to explain the mission of God.

If we are the body of Christ, why aren’t our hands reaching out to the hurting and our arms to the broken?

Everything Jesus did as God was about intentionally seeking and saving the lost.

If you’ve become spiritual drowsy, maybe it’s time to get serious about church.

Many Christians no longer believe church attendance is necessary to have a full life in Christ.

If you have been burned, disappointed, or hurt by the church, you are not alone.

As we disciple new believers, let’s make sure to start with the basics.

As part of a faith community, do you create harmony of disunity?

It shouldn’t happen and it hurts a lot more when it does . . . but God.

If you neglect it, you’re starving your body of necessary nourishment.

Christians should be the first people to express true gratitude this season.

Frustrated with people rewriting Scripture? Speak truth on love.

Because of Jesus’ work on the cross, we want to make an eternal impact on our city.

Is it time to consider asking the tough questions about the church you love?

Is pre-conversion discipleship a real possibility for disciple makers?

Yes, God commands it, but what are the other reasons to serve in your church?

Leading your church is a blessing and a privilege, but it is also a daunting task.

Church leader, what are doing to stay in a good place spiritually and emotionally?

Knowing who you are in Christ and having a deeper relationship with him is priority one.

Leading people to Christ and the cross requires authentically loving people.

You can’t always blame culture for your church’s lack of growth.

A church that fails to minister to the undeserving is a church without a harvest of souls.

Building a culture in your church that truly glorifies God takes passionate devotion.

Is church a Sunday routine or a life-changing opportunity to worship the Creator?

Tithing really means giving BACK to God.

Church is the people of God coming together to worship God and living out His mission.

God has given us the responsibility to steward our lives well and according to his will.

At my local church, it is made clear that every member of the body is expected to serve the Lord […]

This message is for you if you are a discouraged, unsure or insecure follower of Jesus Christ. Yes, I realize we […]

Philippians 4:6 tells us, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your […]

When someone opposes you, do your words kind of soften? Are you tempted to pull punches, or change the subject altogether? […]

I recently wrote the following tweet, and it received a lot of reaction. Good people get depressed. Godly people get depressed.  […]

I know it sounds wrong to say but Christmas really is a strange time of year in some ways. For […]

Sometimes life can be completely and utterly exhausting. I’m talking stress from work, family, or money issues to being mentally […]

(Originally posted February 2015) Newsweek has started 2015 with a cover article entitled “The Bible: So Misunderstood It’s a Sin.” […]

“Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us that God […]

By Larry Barker, Director of North American Church Planting Our family was living in Romania in 2000 and we had […]

All it took was an invitation. An invitation to go to the church around the corner.  My family had just […]