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.

3 Ways All Youth Pastors Should Use Their Time

Soul care is essential for reaching out to youth.

John Eldredge: Get Your Life Back

Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad (Nelson Books)

Replacing Our Unrealistic Expectations

In a world that celebrates the sensational, our lives are lived in the dailies.

Paul S. Williams: Exiles on Mission

Being the church when we feel alienated from culture.

Research: Can We Speed Christ’s Return?

Pastors are more than three times as likely to believe Christians can speed up the return of Christ by the spread of their faith than by backing certain geo-political changes.

Daniel Im: 7 Lies About Work, Life, & Love

You Are What You Do (B&H)

Pressure, Platforms and Pretending

What happens when our being is defined by our doing?

6 Ways to Help People Find Your Church Online

There's a good chance someone is searching for your church. How will they find you?