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.

Dale Sellers: Stalled

Hope and Help for Pastors Who Thought They’d Be There By Now (David C Cook)

Ministry in Isolation: A Common Struggle for Pastors

Excerpted from 'Stalled' (David C Cook)

3 Biblical Tips for Beating a Depression Dip

I’m a fifth generation pastor, and still I was galvanized by anxiety, fear and depression for the first 25 years of my life. Mental...

Redefining Healing in the Context of Mental Health

Excerpted from Finding Jesus in the Storm (Eerdmans)

Pastorpedia: Staff and Volunteer Leaders

What should we be looking for in staff and volunteer leaders?

Talking With Teens About Anxiety and Depression

As parents, pastors, teachers and counselors, we have a great opportunity to reach out to our suffering teens.

New Complete Communion Cups From Outreach

Outreach Inc., the parent company of 'Outreach' magazine, now offers pre-filled, factory-sealed communion cups.