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.

Americans’ Diverse Views on Religion More Opinion Than Fact

More than half of Americans say religious beliefs are a matter of personal opinion, not objective facts. And that’s made clear by examining the...

Candid Conversations Webinar: What Is Justice?

Dhati Lewis joins Efrem Smith and Todd Wilson for a webinar conversation on biblical justice.

Phil Cooke: Maximize Your Influence

How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You (Cooke Media Group)

The Power of Digital Thinking

In a cluttered world, simplicity and clarity are what get people’s attention.

Rules of Incivility

3 Disagreement Traps to Avoid

Renewing Self to Renew Others

4 encouragements to relax

Ministry Pivot: Connecting With Your Congregation and Community

Russell St. Bernard talks with Larry Brey, ministries development pastor at Elevation Church in Matthews, North Carolina; Bobby Manning, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of District Heights in Maryland; and Candice Wynn, Orange specialist at Orange Leaders in Georgia.

Thom Rainer: The Post-Quarantine Church

6 Urgent Challenges and Opportunities That Will Determine the Future of Your Congregation (Tyndale)