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.

5 Ways Pastors Can Achieve a Good Work/Life Balance

Improving one's own spiritual well-being is a deeply personal and ongoing journey.

What Do You Worship?

It’s simple. You were not designed to be the center point of your own psyche.

Thaddeus J. Williams

This book shows that self-worship is a lie and that a life centered on God is truly satisfying.

New Report on the Rise of Persecuted Christians and Global Displacement Around the World

"The persecution of Christians continues to grow around the globe. As Americans, we must decide how we'll respond,” said Ryan Brown, president and CEO of Open Doors US. “Our hope is this report not only provides a call to respond, but also helps inform that response."

Many People Are ‘Hungry’

We need a reorientation about what loving God’s word actually looks like for hungry people with full lives; we need biblical reorientation, rather than trying to mimic historical or cultural ideals.

Don’t Be Sidelined by Unforgiveness

The devil wants men to remain wounded and sitting on the sidelines, but God has called us to something far greater.

Research: Parents Feel Ill-Equipped to Disciple Kids

“If you want a roadmap for how to raise a child to be a spiritual champion,” he explains, “the actions undertaken as part of those four disciple-making practices offer a well-traveled pathway en route to a successful outcome.”

Giving and Receipts: What You Need to Know

Ongoing donations are vital to most nonprofits, but it’s not always easy to get people to give to your cause, and it’s been challenging with the most recent financial challenges facing churches and ministries today.