Resources

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

David Washington’s Top Books on Youth Ministry

Adolescence and teen years are a small window of time that will fundamentally shape who young people will become as adults. The church cannot afford to miss the opportunity to guide those under our care.

Tiffany Stein’s Top 5 Books on Grief

Tiffany Stein is an ordained minister who also serves as a fourth-grade teacher. She previously served as a women’s pastor and marriage and care...

J. Michael Jordan

A healing approach [to worship] can help to form worshipers who understand the world as it is, accept and embrace that world, and engage with it in a way that honors God.

What the Children in Your Church Need to Know About Marriage

It is good for young children to know what marriage is and why the Christian understanding of marriage has the particular shape it does.

From Negative to Positive

Choose your language wisely. Don’t oversell the sacrifice. Overshare the opportunity that they have in the kingdom of God.

Evangelical Identity

“The results of this study are a warning,” commented Ron Sellers, President of Grey Matter Research. “They are a warning to be careful when you see the word evangelical."

Hidden Idols

When we are angry with our kids or feel disappointed by them, it can be hard to see the positive. We need to pray for God to give us eyes to see past our frustration and annoyance.

A Spirit of Welcome

Outreach is such an important part of GateWay’s mission that earlier this year, they left their rented commercial space for a more affordable spot in the local community center in order to free up more of the church’s funds for outreach.

Work Today for Success Tomorrow

When you find yourself in a struggling church, it’s natural to feel the urge to make quick changes, point fingers, and avoid personal responsibility. However, instead of casting blame, let's focus on what we can control, with God's power working through us.

The Power of Testimony

Caroline’s idea was so brilliantly simple, yet, at the same time, so complex. Her idea would require a lot of time, money, and community support to make it happen.