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.

How to Respond When Someone You Lead Makes a Mistake

Perry Noble: "When someone we lead makes an honest mistake, we have three options."

What Happens When Your Church and Community Collide

"It seems like we need an earthquake to dislodge both feet out of our churches so that we can get one foot in the community."

Ministering to People With Addiction: The First Step

"Transformation happens when we see our own crippling brokenness in the face and story of the addict in front of us."

Discovering a Curious Faith

"If God really is powerful, if he really is good, then why can’t we see it? Maybe we miss what could be right in front of us."

The Mingling of Souls and the Meaning of Love

Matt Chandler: "We’re people who say, 'No, I won’t bail. I’ve given myself for better or for worse to this person.'"

5 Marriage Landmines to Avoid When Change Comes

William Vanderbloemen: "Avoid these five landmines, and your pastoral transition is guaranteed to go as smoothly as possible."

Geo-Targeted Maps: How to Use Them for Your Church

Six ways you can leverage Google Maps' handy visual mapping tool to serve your congregation and your community.

How Tumblr Can Boost Your Youth Ministry

A brief overview of Tumblr and how you can use it to stay connected with the students in your ministry.