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 Way of Justice

Excerpted from 'The Ninefold Path of Jesus' (IVPress)

4 Positive Ways Churches Can Use TikTok

Churches on TikTok need to find the balance between reaching deep and reaching wide.

The New Prosperity Gospel

A conversation with Dean Inserra, author of 'Getting Over Yourself'

Pursuing Greater Things for Ourselves ‘In Jesus’ Name’

Excerpted From 'Getting Over Yourself' (Moody)

Research: Church Closings and the Need for More New Churches

In 2019 church closings outpaced church openings.

What Is Transforming Worship?

Excerpted From 'Transforming Worship' (IVP)

Pastors, Enter to Win a Retreat Trailer

Faithlife will give a Pastor Pod to a deserving church leader.

4 Ways to Get Your Church Ready for Guests

What is necessary to keep guests?