Resources

Collin Outerbridge: Building a Multicultural, Multigenerational Church

There's something about a unifying vision that is greater than our preferences, that is focused on serving our community, that I think has led to a strong sense of connectivity that's allowed our church to grow and to impact people right here where we live.

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

4 Ways to Get Your Church Ready for Guests

What is necessary to keep guests?

Matthew D. Kim: Preaching to People in Pain

How Suffering Can Shape Your Sermons and Connect with Your Congregation (Baker Academic)

The Preacher’s Pain

Excerpted from 'Preaching to People in Pain' (Baker Academic)

Research: Moralistic Therapeutic Deism on the Rise

According to new research from the Cultural Research Center, although 3 out of 4 people (74%) who lean substantially on MTD for life guidance consider themselves to be Christians, numerous beliefs held by MTD-reliant adults conflict with biblical teaching.

3 Encouragements for When Your Heart Is Broken

Excerpted from 'Either Way, We'll Be All Right'

Eric Tonjes: Either Way, We’ll Be All Right

An Honest Exploration of God in Our Grief (NavPress)

5 Designated Giving Mistakes That Get Churches in Trouble

Don't let what's meant to be a blessing harm your church.

Richard Stearns: The Case for Values-Driven Leadership

"Most of the things you are likely to achieve in your career are not going to be impressive to God. God is impressed with your character, with your faithfulness."