Resources

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

Angulus Wilson: Evangelism Is the Heart of God

When the church taps into the mission and the heart of God, she gets mobilized, she can get revived. We can see growth and new initiative.

The Right PACE to Develop Leaders

Leaders raising up other leaders must learn to take their time discipling them.

How to Get Millennials Into Church

Leverage the power of Facebook to attract younger people.

Bill Blacquiere and Kris Faasse: Called to Care

Opening Your Heart to Vulnerable Children—Through Foster Care, Adoption, and Other Life-Giving Ways

Creating a Safe Space for Adopted and Foster Children

Extended family plays a pivotal role in welcoming adopted and foster children.

Getting Away to Find New Ideas

Anthony Miller, pastor of communications at Saddleback Church, outlines how his team innovates.

Books to Inspire Your Creativity

This collection of books will help you create new ideas and implement them.

How to Create a Storm of Ideas

A sampling of methods for generating new ideas in a group.

5 Creative Ways to Increase Giving at Your Church

Even when traditional giving is down, these methods can keep your cashflow up.