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.

Subversive Witness: Scripture’s Call to Leverage Privilege (Zondervan, 2021)

WHO: Dominique Dubois Gilliard, director of Racial Righteousness and Reconciliation for the Evangelical Covenant Church.. HE SAYS: “We have become well adjusted to things to...

The Material Cost of Discipleship

The Material Cost of Discipleship Few interactions illustrate the material cost of discipleship like Jesus’ interaction with the rich young ruler in Matthew 19:16–22. This...

Where Will the Next Church Leaders Come From?

A Video Resource of CE National, a church effectiveness ministry

Excerpted From The Path to Being a Pastor

In pastoral ministry, suffering is never far away.

Bobby Jamieson: The Path to Being a Pastor

A Guide for the Aspiring (Crossway)

5 Proven Ways to Avoid Pastoral Burnout

Proven and Practical Tips

Excerpted From Free to Thrive

The Battle of the Brain