August 30, 2009
The Multisite Movement: Success Stories
Churches in Colorado and Pennsylvania use multisite campuses to reach unchurched people, adapt ministry to local communities, and create new opportunities for leadership and service.
August 30, 2009
Churches in Colorado and Pennsylvania use multisite campuses to reach unchurched people, adapt ministry to local communities, and create new opportunities for leadership and service.
April 19, 2009
Kent Fillinger asks three megachurch pastors to assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing their congregations and large churches in general.
December 23, 2007
Christmas can be filled with conflict and strain, but Scripture points to true peace through Christ. Pursue peace with others as you’re able, and rest in God’s presence even when circumstances don’t quickly change.
September 23, 2007
God’s work isn’t finished. Alan Ahlgrim explores how God speaks, why Scripture calls believers to wait on him, and how the Holy Spirit empowers witness—often confirming God’s vision with surprising provision.
Boulder County’s denial of Rocky Mountain Christian Church’s expansion has become a high-profile test of RLUIPA and First Amendment protections, with federal court scrutiny and significant legal stakes.
June 20, 2007
Mark A. Taylor reflects on empty praise, biblical heroes, and the quiet faithfulness of ordinary Christians who serve God without needing the spotlight.
A Georgia Tech student’s dream became “Eggs in the Easy,” a student-led Easter weekend that built a playground in Chalmette, Louisiana, and hosted a massive egg hunt for children after Hurricane Katrina.
February 18, 2007
Alan Ahlgrim reflects on God’s “kairos” timing and urges churches to see the 2007 North American Christian Convention as a catalytic moment for renewal, leadership development, and bold church planting.
February 18, 2007
Dave Ferguson explains why planting new churches reaches people far from God, sharing Uni’s story of recovery and baptism through a new church community—and inviting readers to pray, give, and join a Kansas City launch team connected to the 2007 NACC.
February 14, 2007
Alan Ahlgrim shares how God led him into preaching and church planting, reflects on the growth of Rocky Mountain Christian Church, and explains what he hopes the 2007 North American Christian Convention will spark across the fellowship.
December 31, 2006
Jesus chose imperfect people and shaped them into leaders. This article explores the qualities he modeled and sought—humble service, compassion, discernment, prayer, action, delegation, and courage—for leaders serving the local church today.
August 6, 2006
Double Vision helped energize new church multiplication and expand the National New Church Conference. This piece traces the NNCC from its 1969 beginnings through its growth, leadership, and enduring principles.
Linda Ahlgrim reflects on stepping into an “interim” children’s ministry director role, serving on the same church staff as her husband, and persevering through the constant pressure of recruiting volunteers—while finding deep joy in shaping young lives.
Capital campaigns can strain a congregation—or strengthen it. Alan Ahlgrim shares hard-won lessons on vision, broad involvement, wise counsel, sustained follow-through, and confident faith that God is at work.
November 13, 2005
When distractions and criticism threaten to pull you off mission, Nehemiah’s example offers a steady reminder: stay on the wall. Learn to set higher priorities, eliminate what isn’t best, and keep your focus on God’s work.
November 6, 2005
Using the Tour de France and Nehemiah’s wall-building mission, this reflection highlights teamwork, shared purpose, passionate effort, and the power of specific encouragement in leadership.
August 14, 2005
A calling to serve isn’t something you choose—it’s something you discover. Alan Ahlgrim reflects on personal and particular callings, the danger of purposelessness, and the steady conviction that God assigns leaders to specific places.