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.

America in the Midst of a ‘Generational Transformation’ of its Moral Landscape

Young adults tend to form their worldview primarily through feelings and personal experiences, rather than logic and facts.

Discipleship Reimagined: My Top 5 Books on Spiritual Formation

The form of discipleship will look different based on context. Broadly speaking, the best form is rooted in a combination of spaces.

Alliance Redwoods Builds Spiritual Bridges in Sonoma County

“This is a safe place for people who are post-evangelical or spiritual nones with a spiritual hunger. We call it a place of re-creation.”

Location, Location, Location: Fill Your ‘Brain Space’ with the Truth of God’s Word

What is your mental Monopoly board, and how are you processing your mental real estate?

Difficult But Good: Hispanic Pastors Find Meaning in the Midst of Challenges

Eighty-three percent of Hispanic church pastors indicate their experiences in this role have led to personal spiritual growth.

When Is Waiting Hard?

Waiting for information creates a painful gap. It’s hard because understanding what is happening gives us a sense of control.

Mark Vroegop

I want you to see waiting as more than a delay.

Knowing

Nearly every scientific discovery made in the past few centuries sought to know by stripping away the shroud of mystery so that we might make use of newfound knowledge.