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.

Micah Berteau: Love Changes Everything

Finding What’s Real in a World Full of Fake

Pressure to Impress No One

We put a pressure upon ourselves to impress people who are not watching; instead we should live from God's affirmation and care.

Churchgoers Agree Self-Denial Is Key to Serving Christ

“Being a disciple of Christ is more than a label. It is living out one’s purpose. That purpose is not one we design for ourselves, but one God created for us.”

John Bosman: Care Revolution

A Proven New Paradigm for Pastoral Care

Why Have a Care Ministry?

It's no secret that people are leaving churches faster than ever. Why?

What Hurts Most in Ministry

And why we must embrace suffering, even though it's painful.

Scot McKnight: Pastor Paul

Nurturing a Culture of Christoformity in the Church

Growing as a Community Into the Likeness of Christ

The apostle Paul saw his role as helping the body of Christ grow in Christoformity.