November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
Church & Ministry
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Michael C. Mack shares seven Christmas small group activities that encourage meaningful Bible study, hospitality, generosity, community outreach, and stronger relationships throughout the holiday season and into the…
Becoming the “Go-To” Church
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We’re Doing Well, but Not Well Enough
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The Ministry of Christian Scholarship
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Restoring Life to Your Small Group
Why do once-promising small groups lose momentum? Michael C. Mack explains how genuine transformation, outward-focused service, and daily friendships can turn routine meetings into spiritually alive communities that…
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Finding the Person Who Can Plant
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Multisite Done Right
Ed Stetzer examines the benefits and challenges of multisite churches, explaining why healthy expansion must prioritize pastoral care, authentic community, leadership development, and the multiplication of churches rather…
Bringing People Together
Kevin Haah explains how New City Christian Church unites people across economic and social divides in Los Angeles through a gospel-centered approach to inclusivity, forgiveness, and urban ministry.
Partnering to Plant in Calgary
Rick Scruggs shares how six churches and organizations joined forces to plant a new congregation in Calgary, overcoming earlier setbacks through cooperation, prayer, shared leadership, and a commitment…
New Signs of Hope in Eastern Canada
Jim Tune explores the Restoration Movement's history in Canada, tracing early church growth, later decline, and renewed efforts through Impact Canada, congregational partnerships, and multiplying churches across Ontario…
