Money matters: Staff and salaries
In 2010, my family moved to Boston (one of the most expensive places to live in …
Resources on Church Planting
An interview with church planter and entrepreneur Jamie Thompson
https://cdn.namb.net/podcasts/misc/Jamie-Thompson-Podcast.mp3 Jamie Thompson was born and raised in Humboldt Park in Chicago. By the time Jamie …
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Teenage faith transforms lives
By Josie Bingham Fourteen-year-old Demaj Splunge walks confidently into Reborn Community Church in the Garfield Park …
Reborn Church fosters gospel transformation on Chicago streets
By Joe Conway CHICAGO – Roy Brown wasn’t sure what to make of the white guy …
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The spiritual power of habits: Sabbath
For twelve months, I met with a wildly creative leader who wanted to plant a church. …
The spiritual power of habits: Time in the Word
Developing a tasteWhen I was a young adult I couldn’t stand the taste of coffee. I …
The Spiritual power of habits: Introduction
“I believe the gospel–I just don’t believe it right now. I believe that at a head level, I just don’t …
Friendship and the pastor’s wife: In friendship, resist the discomfort of receiving
On my first Sunday as a pastor’s wife, a college girl approached me with a question …
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How to keep a healthy perspective as a pastor’s wife
I was standing at the door after church, talking with folks, when a woman who’d been …
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The difference between church relationships and friendships
My husband and I have been in full-time vocational ministry since the day we were married. …
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More than a song: Fostering a culture of worship in your church
The past few months, I have been reading through the Old Testament minor prophets. As a …
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How to choose songs for your church
As a worship leader, one thing that I have learned is that art is very subjective …