Books

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.

James N. Sells: The Best Books on Church Care

People in pain do not live in the “post-Christian era.” They go to church for help.

A New Horizon: What Cultural Shifts Mean for Apologetics Today

We need to teach people how to find common ground, listen well, ask probing questions, disagree lovingly and boldly share their faith.

What Do You Worship?

It’s simple. You were not designed to be the center point of your own psyche.

New Report on the Rise of Persecuted Christians and Global Displacement Around the World

"The persecution of Christians continues to grow around the globe. As Americans, we must decide how we'll respond,” said Ryan Brown, president and CEO of Open Doors US. “Our hope is this report not only provides a call to respond, but also helps inform that response."

Many People Are ‘Hungry’

We need a reorientation about what loving God’s word actually looks like for hungry people with full lives; we need biblical reorientation, rather than trying to mimic historical or cultural ideals.

Don’t Be Sidelined by Unforgiveness

The devil wants men to remain wounded and sitting on the sidelines, but God has called us to something far greater.

Embracing an Aging Congregation

The people who made up the church had to believe again that God could use them, us, to reach out to the community. The fact of the matter is hard choices had to be made, and it started with reclaiming the property for the Lord.

How Do We Define “Success” in Ministry?

God is working. But it’s not flashy, predictable, or perhaps even noticeable to the surrounding community.

Put Out the Welcome Mat

There are endless opportunities to turn unused space into community space, but it will take a flexible and agile leadership eye to embrace change.

It Starts With Just One

Church members were responsible for inviting their “one” to church where a banquet was held and an invitation to join the church family was given. More than 40 people joined.