Resources

Stephen Ko

Not only are incarnational health, worship, and living possible, they are God’s good design.

Southern Baptists Lost More Than 1,200 Congregations in 2022

The primary reason congregations are no longer considered active Southern Baptist congregations is that they cease to exist.

Outreach Resources of the Year: Missional and Cross-Cultural

Wright explains the breadth of God’s mission to the world using the whole Bible, and holistically challenges the Lord’s global people to make his story our story by our participation in the seven-act drama of Scripture.

The Strange and Wonderful Sociology of the Early Christians

Prejudice and fear are powerful tools of deformation. The gospel is a potent resource for cultivating a spirit of openness to new things, and for tearing down dividing walls.

The Ministry of Listening

The art of listening is an essential skill for every Christian. Approaching others with a willingness to listen, free from judgment or interruption, holds great power in cultivating trust and fostering genuine relationships.

Terry Crist

By recognizing the sacred worth of each person, we can enrich our souls and create a world more aligned with the love that pursues us all.

Embrace the Paradigm as a Change Agent

If you are willing to surrender over your walk with the Lord, God can use you to impact your community like never before.

Build a Strong Kids Ministry Team

I was not creating opportunities for volunteers to get to know one another.

Who Makes Your Church’s Budget?

Pastors indicate more variety in who is involved in creating their church’s budget. Most say the trustees or church board (77%), the treasurer (69%), the pastor (61%) and a finance or stewardship committee (58%) are involved in creating the budget.

What the Lord’s Supper Teaches You about Your Body

The [Lord's] Supper teaches us that we cannot “use” our bodies however we want. Our bodies belong to the Lord, and they are meant for his service.

David Fitch

Let us examine the way power works and how the church is called to live under a different power.