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.

Our Identity Is Tied to Worship

Who or what we worship defines who we are.

Teach Your Congregation Why God Created the Church

"I Love My Church" is a 5-week campaign designed to show your congregation how they can find fulfillment and spiritual growth through loving God and his church.

Differing Views on Observing the Sabbath

LifeWay Research: Almost half of church attendees aren’t sure if one of the Ten Commandments still applies today.

Jemar Tisby: The Color of Compromise

The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism

Dana Allin: Simple Discipleship

Grow Your Faith, Transform Your Community

People Want More Christ This Christmas

LifeWay Research: Two-thirds of Americans (65 percent) say, “Christmas should be more about Jesus.”

Protestants and Alcohol: A Snapshot

When it comes to total abstinence, fewer than a quarter (23 percent) of Protestant churchgoers believe Scripture indicates people should never drink alcohol.

How to Lead When You Feel Inadequate

I felt like the person least qualified to lead a Bible study, but I learned an important lesson from the story of Priscilla and Aquila.