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.

When You Need to Revitalize Your Church Revitalization Efforts

4 warning signs you may need to revive your efforts

Care for Your Soul: Prayer and Fasting

Excerpted from 'What Great Ministry Leaders Get Right' (Moody Publishers)

Derwin Gray, Ann Voskamp Headline Amplify Outreach Conference

Join us October 19-20 at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.

5 Ways to Work With a Tight Church Budget

Easing the stress of finances during lean times

A Heart for Justice

Excerpted from 'When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough' (IVP)

Encouraging Signs for the Post-Pandemic Church

A glimpse of people’s church experience during COVID and their intentions for church participation post-COVID

Peyton Jones: Church Plantology

The Art and Science of Planting Churches (Zondervan)

Church Planting Versus Church Starting

Excerpted from 'Church Plantology'