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.

3 Ways You Can Invest in Future Leaders

Guide the Next Generation of Leaders

Starting the Conversation

Pastoral Care and Serious Mental Illness

Spiritual Formation Through Failure and Perseverance

Only perseverance based on our trust in the faithfulness of God can bring us to full completion in Christ.

Stay Faithful

In Times of Struggle, We Need to Remain Steadfast

Trauma and Shame: A People of Grief

When we bury our grief instead of offering it to one another, it becomes like an infection.

3 Shifts in Kid’s Ministry Design

It Is Time to Reevaluate Your Children’s Ministry Area

Planning Your Church’s First-Year Budget

Financial do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when you’re launching a new church.

Discipleship in a Post-Christian Era

Where we are going is toward the image of Christ