Resources

Collin Outerbridge: Building a Multicultural, Multigenerational Church

There's something about a unifying vision that is greater than our preferences, that is focused on serving our community, that I think has led to a strong sense of connectivity that's allowed our church to grow and to impact people right here where we live.

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

Dru Johnson: Human Rites

The Power of Rituals, Habits, and Sacraments

Understanding Your Rites

We all follow certain rituals of life, but who is dictating to us the rituals we will follow?

What to Remember at the Ministry Planning Table

It's important to be aware of the complex power dynamics at play in ministry planning.

Pastorpedia: Guarding the Pastor’s Health

Here are the best ways for pastors to create habits of spiritual and physical health.

What’s Your Motivation in Leadership?

We can get enamored with the latest leadership fad, but true leaders focus on the specific needs of those they are leading.

The Transforming Power of Worship

God prepares us for eternity through worship.

Study: America’s Trust in Clergy at a Record Low

Views of the honesty and ethics of the clergy have been steadily declining since 2012.

Greg R. Scharf and Arthur Kok: The New Elder’s Handbook

A Biblical Guide to Developing Faithful Leaders