Resources

Dave Ferguson: Multiplying Leaders

Every leader needs to have an apprentice. Even the lead pastor, as you're thinking about what's next, you need to have an apprentice so you can put that person in that role and you can commission them to go.

Nicole Martin: A Different Kind of Leadership

When I go to a great restaurant and it’s really good, no one ever has to tell me, “Could you let other people know?” I cannot wait to tell other people, first of all, that I've been, and second of all, how good the food is. I think we have lived our Christian lives on the periphery of God's grace and goodness and favor for so long that we don't know how good the food is for ourselves.

Tanita Maddox: Showing Up for Gen Z

There are just so many things that are compelling about the triune God and the way that triune God has enacted redemption for us and continues to sanctify us after we follow him. We just have to pull the contextualization out for our young people so they can see it on their terms.

Breaking the Rules Like Jesus Did

"Every child needs rules. But there comes a time when you stop living by the rules and start loving from the heart."

6 Marks of Great Commission People

"Paul insists that every believer is called to leverage their resources and talents for God’s purposes."

Judah Smith: Cultivating a Quiet Soul

"I don’t want to get to the end of my life and be known as a busy person."

How to Increase Evangelism Without Adding Staff or Overhead

"Creativity can be your best friend in doing evangelism well. Sometimes all it takes is an iPhone and a light."

When Your Ministry Lacks a Heart for Mission

"How are you going to pump out the toxic idols of Satan’s age-old schemes to cripple and corrupt the people of your city?"

Put Your Fists Together and Pray

"Miracles happen. But between such mountaintop moments, we must all traverse the predictable valleys of the mundane."

Now Accepting Submissions for 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Honoring the best books and curricula for church leaders in evangelism, apologetics, cross-cultural ministry and more.

Your Christianity Is Only as Real as You Are

"Every time a clergy person pulls a punch, the laypeople wonder, 'Are these really the only problems our pastor has?'"