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.

Finding Abundance in Situations of Scarcity

Michael Mather: Finding Abundant Communities in Unexpected Places

How We Learned to Ask ‘the Poor’ Different Questions

When we began to focus on people's gifts rather than their needs, it was a game changer.

How a Gay Activist Discovered Jesus

David Bennett: A War of Loves

5 Ways to Effectively Change an Established Culture

Here are some things I learned renewing the culture of a long-term established church.

Resisting the Idol of Sexuality

Both progressives and conservatives have often made an idol out of sexuality. The answer is to return our focus to the gospel.

God Speaks Your Love Language

Gary Chapman: How to Experience and Express God’s Love

Uniquely Called to Be a Pastor’s Wife

The role of a pastor's wife can at times be difficult, but I never regret doing what God has called me to do.

Chap Clark: Adoptive Church

Creating an Environment Where Emerging Generations Belong