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.

When and Why Young Adults Leave the Church

LifeWay: Two-thirds (66 percent) of American young adults who attended a Protestant church regularly for at least a year as a teenager say they also dropped out for at least a year between the ages of 18 and 22.

Justin Whitmel Earley: The Common Rule

Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction

8 Habits to Cultivate a Healthy Spiritual Life

Minimize distractions and refocus on drawing near to God.

6 Questions to Answer Before Buying a Sound System

There are several factors that determine the kind of system your church will need.

Kevin Myers: Grown-Up Faith

The Big Picture for a Bigger Life

Will We Trust God’s Timing and Provision?

God doesn't work on our timetable and doesn't always provide in the ways we expect, but will we trust him anyway?

Faith and Football at Super Bowl 53

Tony Dungy: "As much as the Super Bowls can be fun, it can't be your whole life. You gotta put the Lord first."

Richard Mouw: Restless Faith

Holding Evangelical Beliefs in a World of Contested Labels