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.

The Future Is Local

Why hyperlocalization is the new normal in pastoral ministry.

Healing From Pain in the Church

Keys to getting free of the church pain holding you back

Pastors and the Disability Experience

Excerpted from 'Disability' by Brian Brock

Research: America’s Religious Realignment

Major changes in America's faith profile

My Top 10 Books to Read This Summer

Great options for your next read

It’s Your Turn to Network

Excerpted from 'It's Not Your Turn' (IVP)

Why Now Is the Time to Invite People Back to Church

Could this year's National Back to Church Sunday be the biggest yet?

Church Members Are More Than Numbers

Behind every number is a member.