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.

Does My Church Need 501(c)(3) Status?

Should my church obtain a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt status?What are the benefits of having 501(c)(3) status?Am I inviting other government intervention into our church? At StartCHURCH,...

Mimi Larson & Robert Keeley: Bridging Theory and Practice in Children’s Spirituality

New Directions for Education, Ministry, and Discipleship (Zondervan)

How to Tell Difficult Stories

Excerpted FromBridging Theory and Practice in Children’s SpiritualityEdited by Mimi Larson and Robert Keeley I am not advocating just gathering a bunch of preschoolers together...

Research: Pastors’ Views on Global Warming

For the first time, a majority of Protestant pastors believe global warming is happening and caused by humans. A survey from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found...

Addressing Racial Tensions in the Church

Pastors, if we do not bring it up, it is as if we do not know what is going on in the world where...

Luke Norsworthy: Befriending Your Monsters

Facing the Darkness of Your Fears to Experience the Light (Baker Books)

The Monster of Success

Excerpted FromBefriending Your MonstersBy Luke Norsworthy I once stood at the front of Randy’s Monday night preaching class after delivering a fake sermon. After a...

5 Ways to Build Strength During the Pandemic

As I pondered what to write for this article, I decided to turn from any attempt at being profound and go for the personal...