What you can do when your church is in decline
While the church that Jesus established endures, local expressions of the church change. Like our bodies, there is a predictable… Read More
5 reasons your best church members should leave
Our family returned from the mission field in 2005. We were struck by what we found. Church attendance and baptisms… Read More
How to create a comprehensive disciple-making strategy for your church
As summer arrives in full force, it may be difficult to think about fall ministries. Planning, recruitment, schedules and programming… Read More
A movement of churches on mission together
As your next executive director-treasurer, I pray our state convention will be a movement of churches on mission together. What… Read More
Students: An untapped resource for serving in your church
I’ve heard it said that students are the church of tomorrow, but I really struggle with that — I believe… Read More
8 strengths of plural leadership
Many Baptists today, if they have any familiarity with the term, mistakenly believe the “elder” office is something exclusive to… Read More
Seeking sending churches
One of the biggest obstacles to planting effective new churches in North Carolina is the lack of qualified, prepared planters… Read More
Does your church have a plan for college students?
Do you have a plan for engaging college students? You may have a Sunday School class or small group for… Read More
20 ways to prevent and resolve conflict in the church
The COVID crisis, combined with heightened racial and political tension, has triggered unprecedented conflict throughout our nation, as well as… Read More
Revitalization Leadership Intensives
This one-day intensive will provide churches and associations with tools to launch a pastor cohort for church engagement. Join us… Read More
