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.

Xealots: Defying the Gravity of Normality

Dave Gibbons: "Obedience: The Call to Die" (Excerpt: Chapter 6)

To Save a Life (Film)

The successful indie movie that explores the challenges of teen life

Tru and Rio: Sunday School Apps

“Tru Homefront” and “Rio Family Currents” from David C. Cook build on Sunday school lessons.

MissionMakr.com

Communicating about and managing short-term mission trips more effectively

Leadership Network Launches Interactive Tool

The powerful mobile app connects innovative church leaders.

Fast Living: How the Church Will End Extreme Poverty

Scott C. Todd: Excerpt: Chapter 8, “True Fast”

58: The Film

Compelling stories of extreme poverty worldwide—and what the church is doing to end it

MOVE: What 1,000 Churches Reveal About Spiritual Growth

Greg L. Hawkins and Cally Parkinson: Excerpt: Chapter 15: Pastor the Local Community