Resources

Faith Rising: Gen Z and Millennials Lead a Comeback for Jesus

We need to encourage faith sharing not through pressure or guilt, but by inviting people to see that their neighbors may be far more open than they assume.

Food for Thought

Shepherding the church has been and always will be theological at root.

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

The Challenge of Helping Couples in Conflict

Change comes when individuals focus less on their partner, explore how they themselves contribute to marital problems, and attempt to change their own behavior.

5 Ways to See Potential in Church Decline

It takes time to rebound from decline. Unless a major scandal sunk the church overnight, a slow, steady decline happens to most churches.

Can This Person Really Be Trusted?

How can you know that someone who has broken your trust is now at a place to be responsible with your trust? It will take time.

Harnessing the Power of Technology

With thoughtful planning and support, churches can harness technology to fulfill their mission and deepen their impact.

Study: Churches Less Likely Than Before to Provide Help for Those With Opioid Addiction

Lifeway Research found around 2 in 3 pastors (64%) say a family member of someone in their congregation has been affected by opioid abuse.

Angels and Jacob

When there are angels, something exciting happens. They are not casual acquaintances.

Worldview May Be Key to America’s Mental Health Crisis

The research indicates that those who adopt these unbiblical beliefs are significantly more likely to experience anxiety, depression, and fear.

When a Ministry Closes

Ministry is not about keeping a ministry for ministry's sake but serving the current and future needs of the community, and sometimes that means letting go of something loved to see the value in the next season of ministry in the church's life.