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: Protecting a Pastor’s Marriage

Knute Larson, Jeff Bogue and Jim Brown talk about protecting a pastor’s marriage.

Back-to-Church Sunday: ‘You Belong Here’

National Back to Church Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, encourages members to invite every person in America back to church. Here are some resources to help make that happen.

What Is the Gospel in Jesus’ Own Words?

The gospel has seven essential elements laid out most clearly in the words of Jesus in Mark's Gospel.

The Discipleship Gospel

Bill Hull and Ben Sobels: What Jesus Preached—We Must Follow

Financial Management: Guidelines for Church Credit Cards

With the right checks and balances, issuing church credit cards to staff members can be a viable option.

Serving God in a Migrant Crisis

Patrick Johnstone with Dean Merrill: Ministry to People on the Move

8 Ways You Can Help Immigrants

These methods for reaching out to immigrants and refugees can go a long way toward making them feel welcome.

Transforming Presence

Daniel Henderson: How the Holy Spirit Changes Everything—From the Inside Out