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.

Discipleship on Purpose

Sharing the gospel and teaching each other should never stop. Starting and maintaining the relationships to foster both evangelism and discipleship is also nonstop.

The 22nd Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

The Outreach Resources of the Year honors the past year’s best books that emphasize outreach-oriented ideas that churches and organizations of all sizes can use. In this section you will discover valuable tools that belong in your library of resources to further the kingdom of God. You will reach for them time and again as they enhance your effectiveness in ministry through the years.

The Top Books to Boost Biblical Literacy

Each of these books helps lay a foundation for deeper biblical study, understanding and faithful application in the lives of God’s people.

Mindy Caliguire: Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence in a Frantic Culture

Our world desperately needs people who are marked by inner peace, who can carry the shalom of God. It's almost hard to remember somebody in your life who was a non-anxious presence. As we become the kinds of people whose deep rootedness in God in real time is on display, what could happen?

4 Subtle Signs of Toxic Positivity in the Church

Lead by example in showing vulnerability and reliance on God’s strength, especially in times of weakness.

How Often Do You Feel Lonely?

Jesus’s life was more beautiful, more intentional, and much less lonely than our lives feel.

4 Prayer Practices of World-Changing Leaders

How often do our prayers reflect personalized care, beginning and ending with gratitude?

Daniel Im: Challenging Church Models That Are Holding Us Back

What if we actually focused on the interested? If we focused on the interested non-Christian and the interested Christian, then how would that affect the way that we strategize, preach, disciple and evangelize?