Resources

Gene Appel: Do Less Ministry; Reach More People

None of the programs at our church were bad in and of themselves. The volume of it just prevented us from being focused on building relationships with those who are far from God. So, we had to do less ministry to reach more people. It sounds funny, but people had to be trained in how to do life with nonbelievers or people spiritually disinterested.

Grover Park Baptist Church: A Thread of Hope

At auction, the quilts go for hundreds or even thousands of dollars that directly help women and children in need, providing funds for baby and maternity items at the pregnancy resource center.

10 Ways to Safeguard Your Church in the Digital Age

In an increasingly digital world, faith-based organizations and ministries of all sizes must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data, financial records and personal information.

What We Can Learn From Job

Excerpted From 'Wrestling With Job' (IVP Academic)

Bill Kynes and Will Kynes: Wrestling With Job

“Will your faith in God’s goodness endure when it is tested?”

Dealing With Conflict Before It Destroys Your Team

If you see someone on your team drifting toward division, you must have the courage to call it out.

Chris Sonksen: Saving Your Church From Itself

Saving Your Church From Itself (Baker Books)

The Power of Naming

Excerpted From 'A Curious Faith' (Brazos Press)

Mental Health Issues and the Church

Most pastors have experience with mental illness in their congregations.

Prepare to Reconnect with Your Community

The church must remain committed to winning the lost, and they do that by being Christ in all situations.

The Impact of Christian Celebrities on Evangelicalism

Who has defined evangelicalism—celebrities or the church?