Big and megachurches do a lot of great ministry. But they can’t do everything.

The somber season leading up to Easter might feel like punishment. In fact, for people like me, it's sheer grace.

Trusting God when your kids struggle

Why I moved from the beaches to the block.

If you’re considering leaving the church you attend, there are a few things you may want to consider before making the leap.

Being small is not a problem, so calling us small churches isn't a problem either.

Small churches can be a magnet for chronic complainers. Here's how to reduce their negative impact - and increase the positive.

Prayer—and lament—is the proper first response to tragedy.

As the world mourns for Paris this weekend, church-goers will look to their pastors to set a tone. This is what I plan to do in church tomorrow.

Becoming a big church is hard. Becoming a great church is simple. Not easy, but simple.

Do you want to be a pastor? Make sure you're doing it for the right reasons. Because the bad reasons outweigh the good ones. By a lot.

I used to waste a lot of time arguing over these issues. Now? Meh. On some things, apathy is the best policy.

When we feel on our own, can we recover the power and presence of God?

It's time to be daring. To put art, creativity, passion and beauty front-and-center in the church again.

My tribute to those who feel left behind when you don’t recognize your own church anymore.

How to get back on track when the pressures of life consume you

No church should settle or stay stuck. But not every healthy church gets bigger.

He sees through the tactics we use to make ourselves look good.

The church has survived and thrived through worse problems than whatever is worrying us today