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.

Safeguard Your Church with an Annual Board Meeting

Documenting the right decisions in your minutes is critical.

Online Services Expanded Reach of Churches During Pandemic

Study shows church participation is in flux.

Overcoming Frustration in Ministry

How many times have you acted out of frustration, and thus hindered God's best for your ministry?

The 3 Legal Purposes of a Minister

What comes to mind when you hear the term "ordained"?

Bible Reading Increased in 2021, Report Says

People are looking for—and finding—help and hope in Scripture.

Is the Reformation Yesterday’s News?

We need a stronger, not a weaker, focus on Reformation theology.

The Impact of Worship on Evangelism

True worship is never about us.

Distrust of Christian Leaders Contributing to Millennials’ Growing Ambivalence to Faith

As millennials struggle to make sense of both this world and the next, they are unsure of who they can trust.