Resources

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

Angulus Wilson: Evangelism Is the Heart of God

When the church taps into the mission and the heart of God, she gets mobilized, she can get revived. We can see growth and new initiative.

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?

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)