Resources

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

Angulus Wilson: Evangelism Is the Heart of God

When the church taps into the mission and the heart of God, she gets mobilized, she can get revived. We can see growth and new initiative.

Pastorpedia: Working with Other Churches and Ministries

Knute Larson, Jeff Bogue and Jim Brown talk about how and when to work with other churches and ministries.

Welcoming God’s Vision of Justice

John Perkins and Charles Marsh: God’s Movement Toward Beloved Community

Why We Have Reason to Hope for Reconciliation

"All reconciliation begins with the recognition of brokenness."

Reciprocal Church: Forming Faith in Young People

Sharon Galgay Ketcham: Becoming a Community Where Faith Flourishes Beyond High School

Could Young People Renew Our Churches?

What could be driving the exodus of young people from the church when they could be a force of renewal instead?

A New Look at Gen Z and Morality

Barna: One-quarter of Gen Z (24 percent) strongly agrees that what is morally right and wrong changes over time.

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