Resources

Collin Outerbridge: Building a Multicultural, Multigenerational Church

There's something about a unifying vision that is greater than our preferences, that is focused on serving our community, that I think has led to a strong sense of connectivity that's allowed our church to grow and to impact people right here where we live.

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

A Harvest in Maui

Harvest’s Kumulani Maui campus began as a church plant that previously met at an electric golf cart charging station at Kapalua, the Maui Land & Pineapple Company’s agricultural village.

Discipleship on Purpose

Sharing the gospel and teaching each other should never stop. Starting and maintaining the relationships to foster both evangelism and discipleship is also nonstop.

The 22nd Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

The Outreach Resources of the Year honors the past year’s best books that emphasize outreach-oriented ideas that churches and organizations of all sizes can use. In this section you will discover valuable tools that belong in your library of resources to further the kingdom of God. You will reach for them time and again as they enhance your effectiveness in ministry through the years.

The Top Books to Boost Biblical Literacy

Each of these books helps lay a foundation for deeper biblical study, understanding and faithful application in the lives of God’s people.

Mindy Caliguire: Becoming a Non-Anxious Presence in a Frantic Culture

Our world desperately needs people who are marked by inner peace, who can carry the shalom of God. It's almost hard to remember somebody in your life who was a non-anxious presence. As we become the kinds of people whose deep rootedness in God in real time is on display, what could happen?

4 Subtle Signs of Toxic Positivity in the Church

Lead by example in showing vulnerability and reliance on God’s strength, especially in times of weakness.

How Often Do You Feel Lonely?

Jesus’s life was more beautiful, more intentional, and much less lonely than our lives feel.

4 Prayer Practices of World-Changing Leaders

How often do our prayers reflect personalized care, beginning and ending with gratitude?