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.

The Centrality of Your Heart

Excerpted from 'Overcoming Bitterness' (Baker Books)

Why Biblical Hospitality Will Win the Day

Welcoming others as Christ welcomes us

Jemar Tisby: How to Fight Racism

Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice (Zondervan)

United Theological Seminary Adds Mosaix House of Studies

Houses of study at United equip students for service in the communities, movements and denominations where they serve.

5 Steps for Engaging People Effectively Online

How to engage your people online

Andrew Root: The Congregation in a Secular Age

Keeping Sacred Time Against the Speed of Modern Life (Baker Academic)

Change Versus Transformation in the Church

Excerpted From 'The Congregation in a Secular Age' (Baker Academic)

Pastorpedia: What Counts as Discipleship?

What does discipleship look like?