Isn't it interesting how the ministry always seems to creep its way between the minister and Jesus? My friend was so busy doing things for Jesus that he didn't have much time for Jesus.

I'm convinced of this: your leadership potential is directly proportional to your prayer capacity. You can't do anything until you pray, but when you start drawing prayer circles around your dreams and God's miracles, all bets are off. With prayer, all things are possible.

Most of us carry at least two fears about sharing our pain and struggles with another person. One, we fear being exposed, being truly known by our struggles and faults, not just by the front we usually put forward. Two, we fear being rejected.

Derreck Kayongo's Global Soap Project recycles partially used hotel soap to save lives in impoverished countries. Derreck spoke at Catalyst Atlanta 2011 about how you can be involved with the project as well as vote him to win CNN Heroes 2011.

In sifting through our research findings and individual stories, we were able to identify six themes that capture the overall phenomenon of disconnection between the next generation and the church.

Catalyst 2011 "Be Present" was one of our best events ever! In case you missed it, here are some of the speaker highlights & quotes from Catalyst 2011. If you'd like to get the talks from Catalyst, they are still available as a digital download, or as part of the Catalyst Experience Kit.

Intimacy is ultimately about conversing. As an old proverb says, "The road to the heart is the ear." One book on friendship insightfully notes that there are really three levels of conversation-facts, opinions, and feelings.

Another edition of the Young Influencers List is here. Stay in the know on who are the young, up-and-coming influencers around the world who are making a difference.