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.

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?

Katelyn Beaty: Celebrities for Jesus

“Fame is at its finest when it comes to those who are not seeking it.”

3 Reasons Why We Should Listen to Spurgeon Today

Spurgeon is an example of a pastor who faced all the challenges of pastoral ministry, and yet was firmly committed to pastoring his church based on biblical and theological convictions.