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.

5 Myths About Preaching

Let God’s Word shape your sermons into preaching that is faithful to Scripture.

Failure Is Not Final

The question is not if we will fail, but how we’ll respond when we do.

3 Keys to Turning Visitors Into Church Members

Clear Engagement Plans Help First-Time Attendees Feel Welcome

9 Ways the Modern Worship Service Is Changing

The average church has made significant adjustments to their worship service in the past two decades.

Autism and the Church

‘If you’ve met one autistic person . . . you’ve met one autistic person.’

What IKEA Can Teach Us About Church Design

How can design help accomplish your mission and calling?

5 Things to Remember About Worship

Music can be a part of worship, but it was never meant to be the heart of it.

When Life Is Crazy, God Shows Up

God’s Crazy Word Often Comes in the Darkest of Times