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.

Why the Narrow, Difficult Road Leads to Life

The road of following Christ is one of surrender and death to self, but it is the only way to life.

A Magnificent Journey Into the Heart of God

James Bryan Smith: Living Deep in the Kingdom

Bringing the Church Back to Forsaken Places

Jonathan Brooks: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods

How God’s Love Brings Us Together

God's love raises the lowly and humbles the lofty. How are we as the church called to respond?

Half of Protestant Pastors Approve of Trump’s Job Performance

LifeWay Research: Pastors appear hesitant to identify with either of the political sides that have emerged in American politics.

10 Things You Should Know About Discipling People With Special Needs

Adults and children with special needs are an essential part of the church. Here are things to keep in mind when discipling a special needs person.

Letting Go of Who We Want God to Be

What do you do when the god you imagine isn't the God who is?