Resources

Tending to the Roots

People want to experience God, so Radiant has extended its worship sets a bit and left space for more moments of reflection to let people sense God’s presence.

Could the Rise of the Nones Be Over?

Some research organizations have seen a leveling off of the growth in religiously unaffiliated Americans.

Mosaix Institute Hosts Church Economics Summit

Trained in theology and pastoral ministry, few church leaders understand the economics of churches, and fewer can navigate the increasingly complex financial issues facing a 21st-century pastor.

Brilliant in the Basics

Mobberly Baptist doesn’t use people to help the church grow. Instead, they optimize the church to help the people grow.

Delegation Must Include Details

If you want to create a long-term relationship with individuals who will execute large tasks for you, it is going to come down to your ability to provide details for delegation rather than dumping.

The Strange and Wonderful Sociology of the Early Christians

Prejudice and fear are powerful tools of deformation. The gospel is a potent resource for cultivating a spirit of openness to new things, and for tearing down dividing walls.

The Ministry of Listening

The art of listening is an essential skill for every Christian. Approaching others with a willingness to listen, free from judgment or interruption, holds great power in cultivating trust and fostering genuine relationships.

Terry Crist

By recognizing the sacred worth of each person, we can enrich our souls and create a world more aligned with the love that pursues us all.

Embrace the Paradigm as a Change Agent

If you are willing to surrender over your walk with the Lord, God can use you to impact your community like never before.

Build a Strong Kids Ministry Team

I was not creating opportunities for volunteers to get to know one another.

Who Makes Your Church’s Budget?

Pastors indicate more variety in who is involved in creating their church’s budget. Most say the trustees or church board (77%), the treasurer (69%), the pastor (61%) and a finance or stewardship committee (58%) are involved in creating the budget.