Beyond Sunday Services: Why Every Church Needs a Family Resource Center
We've all been there. The Sunday afternoon phone call. The Wednesday evening conversation. A family facing a crisis that can't wait for next week's sermon or the next small group meeting. A marriage in turmoil. A
Moving Students from Spectators to Participants in the Great Commission: 3 Reasons to Plan a Student Ministry Missions Outreach
One of our primary missions as student pastors and leaders is helping our students live out the Great Commission. If we're honest, though, that mission can sometimes feel impossible. Throughout my years in youth ministry, I've
From Crisis Mode to Calm Leadership: Moving Beyond Constant Firefighting
A word of encouragement for ministry leaders who feel like they're always putting out fires On any given Sunday, you might have several "emergencies" before the 9 AM service even starts: the worship leader's car broke
Looking Up, Reaching Out: Why BCMN National Meeting 2025 Could Be Your Ministry’s Most Important Conference
"And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." - Luke 21:28 As ministry leaders, we're living in unprecedented times. The world around
The Lost Art of Awe: Rediscovering Wonder in Faith
There's nothing quite like the sunset at our local beach. The sky continuously changes colors as the sun lowers itself into the horizon. Even after it disappears from sight, there are splashes of orange, coral, red,
7 Simple Strategies to Make Your Ministry More Welcoming to Newcomers
Every Sunday, newcomers walk through our church doors carrying invisible questions: "Will I fit in here?" "Do these people actually want me, or are they just being polite?" "Will my kids be safe and happy?" "Am