Resources

David Washington’s Top Books on Youth Ministry

Adolescence and teen years are a small window of time that will fundamentally shape who young people will become as adults. The church cannot afford to miss the opportunity to guide those under our care.

Tiffany Stein’s Top 5 Books on Grief

Tiffany Stein is an ordained minister who also serves as a fourth-grade teacher. She previously served as a women’s pastor and marriage and care...

Understanding the ‘Simple Church’ Movement

Explore the simple church movement and how small, relationship-driven faith communities contrast with traditional church structures.

Study: Churches Less Likely Than Before to Provide Help for Those With Opioid Addiction

Lifeway Research found around 2 in 3 pastors (64%) say a family member of someone in their congregation has been affected by opioid abuse.

Angels and Jacob

When there are angels, something exciting happens. They are not casual acquaintances.

Worldview May Be Key to America’s Mental Health Crisis

The research indicates that those who adopt these unbiblical beliefs are significantly more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and fear.

When a Ministry Closes

Ministry is not about keeping a ministry for ministry's sake but serving the current and future needs of the community, and sometimes that means letting go of something loved to see the value in the next season of ministry in the church's life.

Anna Morgan: When Women Are Called to Leadership

It starts with a woman identifying her own calling.

Cooperation and Collaboration

In the kingdom of God, the citizens see everyone as connected to everyone else. Like the forest promoting life within itself, those in the kingdom see all of humanity connected to one another.

Steve Bezner

If I can have everything, I will eventually feel nothing.

Be Present as a Leader

Leading in person can form a stronger team and culture.