Looking Back at USMB’S The Gathering 2026

Another USMB Gathering is in the books, and once again I’m heading home encouraged and grateful. I’ve had the privilege of attending the national USMB convention since 2008, and every one has been meaningful in its own way. But this year’s Gathering in Salt Lake City felt especially significant. One of the first things I

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Help Us Build the Leadership Pipeline Resource Library

There is no shortage of ministry content online today. Podcasts, YouTube videos, blogs, social media posts, PDFs, trainings, and there is information everywhere. But for many churches and interns, the real challenge is not finding information… it’s finding the right information with wisdom, discernment, and practical application. That’s why the Leadership Pipeline is excited to

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Why People Are Leaving the Church: What The Research Actually Says

I recently came across a Reel from @Bradyshearer sharing that two research groups independently reached similar conclusions about why people are leaving the church, and the readings have been fascinating.  This is a summary of the Pew Research Center and PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute).  And while many Christians assume the answer is simple, the

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Youth Pastor Compensation: What You Need to Know (and What To Do About It)

If you’ve ever sat in your office, looked at your budget, your schedule, your late nights, your camps, your messages… and quietly wondered, “Am I being paid fairly for this?” you’re not alone. The latest 2026 Youth Pastor Compensation Report: CLICK HERE gives us one of the clearest pictures yet of what’s happening across the

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