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.

James K.A. Smith: On the Road With Saint Augustine

A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts

Heart on the Run

Augustine's journey was not unlike our own journeys seeking the prestige of a "better" life.

Big-Box Retailers’ Loss Can Be the Church’s Gain

A Las Vegas church is thinking inside the box-store for its new sanctuary.

The 5 Top Design Trends for Churches

Keep these trends in mind for your next building project.

7 Steps to Help Prepare Your Church to Care for the Abused

Best practices for ensuring your church is a safe place

Pastorpedia: Assessing Your Church’s Effectiveness

How do you know you're succeeding in what you're trying to do?

Ronald Sider: If Jesus Is Lord

Loving Our Enemies in an Age of Violence