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.

Why We Must Speak the Language of Our Cities

In order for the gospel to have any effect it must be contextualized in every place it is spoken.

Grace Is Greater

Kyle Idleman: God’s Plan to Overcome Your Past, Redeem Your Pain and Rewrite Your Story

Why Is ‘Sin’ the Key to Grace?

Many people have trouble with a God that holds us to a standard of righteousness, but we don't even meet our own standard.

2018 National Prayer for America

2018 National Prayer for America courtesy of Cross Church—a resource for the gathering

When It’s Good to Talk to Yourself

Seeking renewal physically, mentally, socially/emotionally and spiritually is an active, not passive discipline.

Sustainable Children’s Ministry

Mark DeVries and Annette Safstrom: From Last-Minute Scrambling to Long-Term Solutions

How to Prevent Burnout in Children’s Ministry

To be in any ministry, but especially children's ministry, for the long haul, you've got to focus on personal health.

15 Things Seminary Couldn’t Teach Me

Ed. Colin Hansen and Jeff Robinson Sr.