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.

Rebuilding the Wall

What we can learn from Nehemiah about helping our broken world

ReCreation: EDEN City

An Ethos-Driven Experimental Neighborhood (E.D.E.N.) is a destination designed to contribute to the overall development, health and happiness of its residents.

Healing the Racial Divide

My Top 5 Books on Race

How to Prepare Your Church for Different-Sized Gatherings

What to do when your church isn't sized for smaller gatherings

Hymnary.org Releases New Hymnal Apps

Apps reworked from the ground up for iOS and Android

Take Inventory of Your Morning Routine

How you start the day sets the tone for the rest of the day.

5 Steps for Hiring Church Staff

Guidelines for your hiring process

Stephen Viars: Overcoming Bitterness

Moving From Life’s Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled With Joy (Baker)