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

Encouragement from the early church in trying times

Where do we turn at this moment in history for wisdom, direction and inspiration? Many leaders are tired, fearful or… Read More

3 actions for a post-pandemic church

One of the casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic is the basic measurements of success for many North American churches. Commonly… Read More

3 questions your church should ask before gathering again

As we entered the new decade on Jan. 1, 2020, I doubt anyone expected that within the next 90 days… Read More