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.

Evangelicals in the Public Arena

While it is true that evangelicals tend to be much more conservative than the overall U.S. population, both liberals and moderates exist within the American evangelical community.

The Right People at the Right Time

The entire congregation, specifically the older folks, have been very welcoming of the changes that come with younger demographics, who bring with them different preferences when it comes to worship style and church experience.

Create Community Through Technology

There are five practical ways in which I have personally seen my church transform from Sunday gatherings only to table fellowship that extends fellowship well into the week.

Outreach Resources of the Year: Theology

So many gospel presentations and simple summaries present the gospel as escape from sin and the world and entrance into eternal life. Such gospels skip life now and head for the eternal prize.

Fit for the Kingdom

The Lord prompted Reardon to think about combining Christian fellowship with fitness in order to create a new small group for men.

Lessons From the Early Church

The early church can show us that through patience and careful cultural discernment, we can navigate the torrents of modern culture.

Time for a Change

Lifeway Research surveyed 1,001 adults who left churches. All of those interviewed had eventually made their way to a new church, so this snapshot does not include those who are gone for good.

Outreach Resources of the Year: Evangelism

This balanced, convicting book reenergizes readers toward authentically walking with those around them with passion and pastoral care.