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.

We Are Called to Shine

We are meant to embody the power of blessing.

4 Ways to Reimagine Large Gathering Spaces for Smaller Groups

Preparing churches for relaunch and the potential of fewer people attending

Guidelines for Paying Foreign Guest Speakers

How do you make sure they get paid and properly?

Beyond Our Family Feud

Excerpted from 'Permission to Be Black' (IVP)

Faith, Friends & Football

Players and coaches reflect on the things that motivate them outside the game.

Answering the Tough Questions About Church Discipline

Is it loving to practice church discipline?

Study: Pastors Hesitant to Preach on Race

Close to 1 in 6 pastors (16%) admit they have not addressed racial reconciliation from the pulpit in the past two years.

Two Sources of Depression

Excerpted from 'Beauty in the Browns' (Focus on the Family)