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.

Gary Thomas: When to Walk Away

Finding Freedom From Toxic People (Zondervan)

Edward Smither: Christian Mission

A Concise Global History (Lexham Press)

Harry Louis Williams II: Taking It to the Streets

Lessons From a Life of Urban Ministry (IVP)

How to Go the Distance in Ministry

Three keys to finishing well

Join the ‘Year of the Bible’ Movement

Leaders are meeting at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on March 4.

Mark DeYmaz: Why Tithes and Offerings Are No Longer Enough

The Coming Revolution in Church Economics (Baker)

A Better Understanding of Church Economics

Some principles for going beyond tithes and offerings