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.

Aaron Niequist’s Top 5 Books for a Practice-Based Faith

These five books have been instrumental in my journey from a beliefs-based faith to a practice-based faith.

Handbook of Denominations in the United States

A handy guidebook to U.S. denominations that includes descriptions, overviews, current statistics and recent trends.

States With the Most At-Risk Youth

WalletHub compared the 50 states and D.C. across 14 key indicators of youth risk. See the interactive map.

Worship Is Rooted in Love

Worship is an expression of love for God with all that we are: heart, soul, mind and strength.

Looking to the Mountains

In the Bible, God often chooses to reveal himself to people on mountaintops. Here's what we can learn from that.

The Mountains Are Calling

Jarrett Stephens: Making the Climb for a Clearer View of God and Ourselves

8 Budget-Friendly Church Lobby Design Ideas

These budget-friendly updates will help turn your lobby into a space that invites both members and visitors to linger.

Honest Worship

Manuel Luz: From False Self to True Praise