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.

Bobby Gruenewald: Ramping Up Digital Outreach During the Outbreak

How to turn the obstacles presented by the coronavirus into ministry opportunities.

3 Steps to Leading in a Challenging Season

Don't miss God's instructions during a crisis.

Getting Honest About Mental Illness in Church

Jarrid Wilson, church leaders, and the specter of mental illness

Do Parents Really Care About Youth Ministry?

Why Parents Don’t Really Care About Youth Groups and What Youth Workers Should Do About It (Baker)

Megachurch Pastor Leads Riders on New Amazon Prime Show

Brian Tome leads a six-day adventure ride through Colorado and Wyoming.

In Pursuit of the Good Life

Church commitments are losing ground to the competing priorities of the pursuit of the good life.

Coronavirus Quadruples Online Church Service Attendance

Life.church's Church Online Platform saw record-breaking attendance.