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.

How Do We Respond to Claims the Bible Is Intolerant?

Many people believe the Bible is an obstacle to a tolerant society. Here's how we can respond.

What Pastors Like Most About Their Ministries

Here's how pastors responded to my informal social media poll asking them about their favorite role.

Gospel Centered Kids Ministry

Brian Dembowczyk: How the Gospel Will Transform Your Kids, Your Church, Your Community, and the World

Cultivating a Gospel Centered Kids Ministry

The decline in church attendance has actually led to churches re-centering on the gospel.

Women in God’s Mission

Mary T. Lederleitner: Accepting the Invitation to Serve and Lead

The Dizzying Inconsistencies of Gender Restrictions in the Church

Women have reported a leadership landscape of rules regulations constantly shifting beneath their feet.

What’s the Difference Between a Fake and a Follower?

Andi Andrew: Refusing to Settle for a Shallow Faith

Where Are We Finding Our Identity?

The world encourages us to find our identity by looking within or looking to others' approval, but our identity can only be found in our Creator.