Even if you have no interest in urban settings and ministries, please read this. It concerns your duty with the Great Commission.

If you want to avoid leadership turnover, watch out for these telltale signs.

414 is going to the streets of Manhattan for Christ and is seeing big results in youth salvations.

If you were visiting another church, how would you like to be treated?

Why are we so uncomfortable with silence? What makes silence so deadly in a relationship?

Can the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance bring us closer to God?

What happens when a church gets complacent and stops striving for God's excellence?

Here's why the "sacred hour" of 11 a.m. is no longer the worship time for a majority of churches.

Believe it or not, you might actually hear these words on any given Sunday.

What churches do you know that establish expectations but do not always talk about accountability?

How much do you really know about the community you serve? Here are some suggestions on how to explore the subject.

What does it mean to be a 'generous church?' What is your definition of that phrase?

Switching denominations is more common than you might think for church leaders. Here's some of the reasons why moves are made.

Are you doing the things these types of churches are doing to it more attractive to potential members?

In the fifth of a six-part series, LifeWay Research takes a look at how churches have turned a corner with the help of the Transformational Church Assessment Tool.

Does a church have to compromise its theology to grow larger?

While these aren't foolproof, here are some things to look for in the church in 2015.

While visible banners might bring folks into the church for a service, it's more important for a church to do this to promote itself as a great place to worship.

With Thanksgiving upon us and Christmas coming soon, find out how many American families are turning to church-run food pantries for help.

In the second of a two-part series, Rick Warren continues the exploration of how to build cohesiveness in your church.