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.

Planning Your Facebook Campus

Excerpted FromFrom Social Media to Social MinistryBy Nona Jones As an executive and entrepreneur, I believe sustained success starts with a clearly defined vision by...

Church Design in the Age of Social Distancing

Communal spaces are becoming more intimidating by the minute. So, how will architects and designers create spaces where relationships can still flourish, without the...

3 Steps to Experience God’s Best for Your Ministry

Throughout Scripture, God has used challenging situations to strengthen his people to achieve greatness. Today as the world faces many crises, you may be...

The Mystery of Our Salvation

Excerpted FromThe Way Up Is DownBy Marlena Graves If I want to be full, open to receiving abundant grace—more human, selfless—first I must be emptied....

What Role Do Church Capital Campaigns Play in Post-COVID-19 America?

One of the most exciting parts of the topsy-turvy year we have had so far in 2020 is that churches have had an opportunity...

Reaching and Keeping Young Adults

Excerpted FromNot Done YetBy Beth Seversen The small percent of young adults growing in their faith stand out in a culture of indifference and disillusionment....

6 Ways to Boost First-Time Giving

Founder of MinistryPass.com, church leader Justin Trapp (JustinTrapp.com) provides pastors with tools and resources to craft meaningful sermons in less time. Here he shares...

What You Need to Know About TikTok

The TikTok Revolution is here! Church, in case you haven't heard, the No. 1 downloaded iOS App is TikTok. Never heard of it? I bet...