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.

Give Your New Neighbors a Free Coffee Gift Card on Us

Connect with your new neighbors through the Outreach New Mover program.

Bob Merritt: Done With That

Escape the Struggle of Your Old Life

The Good Thing About Pain

Pain is a signal that something's wrong, and it takes humility, honesty and hard work to address it.

5 Ways the Church Can Address the Immigration Crisis

How the church can help our neighbors at the border.

Mark Yarhouse and Olya Zaporozhets: Costly Obedience

What We Can Learn from the Celibate Gay Christian Community

Honoring Singleness

The church needs to be a place of support and familial love for singles—gay or straight, short-term or lifelong.

Understanding Liability on Church Trips

Take these steps to protect your leaders and volunteers in the event of an incident.

Jeffrey Epstein and the Abuse Crisis in the Church

The problem is not simply "out there." Here are ways the church can be part of the solution.