Church

4 Subtle Signs of Toxic Positivity in the Church

Lead by example in showing vulnerability and reliance on God’s strength, especially in times of weakness.

The Basics: The Purpose of the Sermon

I have heard many sermons—three or four a week now, plus my own—where I want to say, at the end, “That’s true!” Or, “I get it!”

Prepare Your Church Facility for Winter Today

Even if your building is located in a warmer climate, you still need to prepare for the unexpected—as we have seen with the polar vortex freeze events in recent years.

I’d Like You More If You Were More Like Me

John Ortberg: Getting Real about Getting Close

The Top 10 Reasons Church Visitors Don’t Return

"Churches perceive they are a friendly church because the members are friendly to one another. But they don’t think about walking in the shoes of first-time guests."

Becoming a Welcoming Church

Thom Rainer: "This book is for those—whether church leaders, pastors, or members—who are willing ‘to look in the mirror.’"

Messy Church

Lucy Moore and Jane Leadbetter: Fresh Ideas for Building Christ-Centered Community

The Mystic Way of Evangelism

Elaine A. Heath: A Contemplative Vision for Christian Outreach

Dave Ferguson and Warren Bird: Hero Maker

Five Essential Practices for Leaders to Multiply Leaders

Come and See

Todd Wager: Everything You Ever Wanted in the One Place You Would Never Look

Church: 14th Annual Outreach Resources of the Year

Kara Powell, Jake Mulder and Brad Griffin: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church