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.

Glimmers of Hope from Tragedy

Like Job, tragedy in my life laid the foundation for a deeper relationship with God and understanding of myself.

Can’t Nothing Bring Me Down

Ida Keeling: Chasing Myself in the Race Against Time

Financial Management: An Audit Committee Charter for Churches

Detailing the guidelines, responsibilities and rules of order for a church audit committee can save you headaches in the future.

How a Personal Touch Drives Churchgoer Giving

More than half of Protestant churchgoers say a personal connection inspired them to give money to a charity for the first time.

Telling Powerful Stories Through Church Design

If we communicate God’s story with excellence and integrity, lives will change. This includes storytelling through church design.

What Is the Key to Lasting Social Change?

How do we serve the poor without creating dependence? What does serving those in distress do to us?

Serving God in Today’s Cities

Patrick Johnstone with Dean Merrill: Facing the Challenges of Urbanization

20 Truths for Our Time

The gospel exposes the lies we believe and promote in society, but ... it also answers our deeper longings.