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.

Sheila Wise Rowe: Healing Racial Trauma

The Road to Resilience

Transcending Racial Trauma and Fear

There is also strength in numbers when people of color show up en masse.

Pastorpedia: Leading Incremental Change

How to make important changes as painlessly as possible.

What Does Retirement Look Like for Pastors?

Almost half of retirement age pastors and missionaries are concerned about the financial stability of their family.

Charles Stone: How to Start and Stay Strong in a New Church Job

Every Pastor’s First 180 Days

Navigating the Honeymoon Period at a Church

Five helpful change management concepts

Want to Boost Year-End Giving? Tell Stories.

Inspire your people by helping them get a glimpse of what your ministry is accomplishing.