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A Great Commission for Everyone

Has the Great Commission become so familiar that we've lost its urgency? Michael C. Mack challenges every believer to rediscover Christ's call to make disciples and recognize their…

An Inside Look at Rural Communities and Churches

How do demographic changes, growing diversity, and limited broadband access affect rural churches? Kent Fillinger examines historical research and survey findings that reveal important differences between small-town, suburban,…

Innovation Is Born Out of Constraint

Can limited resources inspire better ministry? Chuck Dennie shares practical examples from The Crossing and Life.Church, showing how creative leadership, careful stewardship, and fresh thinking can turn financial…

Reorientations for Rural Elders

How can rural church elders lead effectively as their communities change? Jim Estep explores four essential questions about local demographics, ministry models, church growth, and the biblical mission…

Rural Church Planting: A Conversation with Pastor Jerry Harris

Common Threads Woven Throughout

Don’t Let the Sheep Lead the Flock

#hustle vs #grace

Letter from the Publisher

An Inside Look at Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities and Churches

Feeling Inadequate for the Task? Good!

Lead a Church Worth Imitating!

No Room for Racism

Urban Church Planting: A Conversation with Eric Metcalf

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