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.

Research: U.S. Church Attendees Plan to Return Post-Pandemic

When COVID-19 is no longer an active threat to people’s health, 91% plan to attend in-person worship services at least as often as they did before the coronavirus pandemic. That includes almost a quarter (23%) who plan to attend more than they did previously.

When Suicide Hits the Pulpit: Advice to Pastors and Clergy

Excerpted from 'Hope Always' (Tyndale)

Doug Paul: Championing Kingdom Innovation—Part 1

Restoring the church’s pioneering spirit

Doug Paul: Overcoming Obstacles to Innovation—Part 2

The challenge of charting a new course in a new normal

Evangelism and the Way of the Cross

Excerpted From 'No Longer Strangers' (Eerdmans)

Faithlife Debuts All-in-One Product

Equip is a new, first-of-its-kind technology product for worship, discipleship and management for church leaders.