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.

A Race for Unity (Sept.15)

During this live simulcast event, pastor and author Miles McPherson will offer guidance on the issue of racial reconciliation.

Cutting It Straight Expository Preaching Conference (Sept. 18–20)

Join other pastors and church leaders to train, model and promote expository preaching.

Rural Matters Conference (Sept. 18–19)

The Rural Matters Conference is a 2-day gathering that will focus on affirming, strengthening and inspiring rural church leaders.

The Benefits of Developing Staff From Within

There are already leaders within the membership of your church. Developing them yields these benefits ...

Michael Fletcher: Empowering Leadership

How a Leadership Development Culture Builds Better Leaders Faster

Go and Make … Students

Jesus didn't ask us to take on the primary role of others' spiritual development. He is their teacher, we are invited to participate.

Discipled by Jesus

Robert Gelinas: Your Ongoing Invitation to Follow Christ

Why Not All Christians Should Aspire to Be Leaders

We've conflated discipleship with leadership development, but they are not rungs on the same ladder. Here's why.