Resources

Gene Appel: Do Less Ministry; Reach More People

None of the programs at our church were bad in and of themselves. The volume of it just prevented us from being focused on building relationships with those who are far from God. So, we had to do less ministry to reach more people. It sounds funny, but people had to be trained in how to do life with nonbelievers or people spiritually disinterested.

Grover Park Baptist Church: A Thread of Hope

At auction, the quilts go for hundreds or even thousands of dollars that directly help women and children in need, providing funds for baby and maternity items at the pregnancy resource center.

10 Ways to Safeguard Your Church in the Digital Age

In an increasingly digital world, faith-based organizations and ministries of all sizes must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data, financial records and personal information.

Essential Reading for 2022

The Best Resources of the Past Year

A Conversation With Mark Jones

Author of Knowing Sin: Seeing a Neglected Doctrine Through the Eyes of the Puritans (Moody)

5 Myths About Ministers’ Taxes

What if you had more control over your tax outcome than you realized? It could mean the difference between owing taxes or receiving a refund.

Starting Over

As we rebuild from the pandemic, these three principles are precisely what pastors need to remember.

An Immense Inheritance

Why do Christians care about love, mercy, and justice?

7 Tips to Help Your Church Support Adoption

A congregation that embraces the priority of adoption can find all sorts of ways to help those who want to adopt.

Pastors Name Their Biggest Needs

When thinking about ministry difficulties, pastors say they’re most concerned with growing the people inside the church and reaching those outside it.

Learning How to Apologize to Yourself

We suggest that you write out your self-apology before you speak it to yourself.