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When we started Fellowship Church 16 years ago, we had no idea what would come our way. We have been blessed beyond our dreams, and the only explanation is that it's been a "God Thing." But along this journey, I have also faced some tough challenges and struggles.

I would have given anything to have resources like these when I faced the incredible challenges that can come when we pour our hearts into the local church. Which is not to brag about our stuff, but just to let you know that we're going to tell it to you straight—what really worked for us and what didn't.

These resources are here to support you, encourage you and give you freedom. Make them your own. I love to hear when you start with one of our ideas and take it to the next level. And let's make this a two-way street. Tell us the exciting new things you're trying and the creative ideas you're putting into place.

It's thrilling to see the incredible things happening in your communities as you creatively and confidently stretch people's expectations about church and reach the lost for Christ. Church models from generations ago aren't going to cut it for our culture today. We need to innovate and create, with an intensity and focus that remembers what's at stake here—lives are on the line each and every time we open the doors to our churches.

God wants leaders to lead. He wants leaders with a vision. Let's take that vision and make an eternal difference!