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.

The Pinched Associate Pastor

The relationship with key volunteers, as we will see, turned out to be just as challenging and formative to the associate pastor’s role as that of the senior pastor.

How to Love Your Church

Practices that will keep you in the habit of showing love to your church

Michael Mauriello: Associate Pastors

“There is more to the associate’s role than the relationship to the senior pastor.”

Faith That Doesn’t Do Good Is No Good

Authentic faith does stuff.

Andy Stanley: Not in It to Win It

“Let’s love, live, and lead in such a way that we, the ekklesia of Jesus, regain the moral high ground and can serve as the conscience of our nation.”

Staying Put in a Challenging Season

Battling through adversity can achieve the clarity of call needed during a challenging season and capture the restorative nature of God's call on your life.

The Darkest Valley

We couldn’t see a way forward.

How We Can Help Equip the Next Generation

It is not enough for kids to know basic Bible stories—they need to know how to read God’s Word for themselves and apply it to their lives.