Stop Spending Weeks Planning Church Events — There’s a Better Way
What if you could cut weeks of event planning down to 30 minutes? What if you had an assistant available around the clock who never got tired, never ran out of ideas, and could build
Every Church Can Be a Sending Church: Taking Ownership of the Great Commission
What if your church could have a direct hand in planting churches on the other side of the world? What if the young couple sitting in your third row on Sunday morning is exactly who
Why 98% of Believers Never Share Their Faith — And What We Can Do About It
What if I told you that 98% of believers are not talking to their family, friends, neighbors, or classmates about Jesus? Not 10%. Not 50%. 98%. That number should stop us cold. Jesus himself said
Working Smarter for the Kingdom: How AI Is Changing the Way We Do Church Work
What if you could get three months of planning done in about an hour? What if you had a research assistant, a proofreader, a brainstorming partner, and a writing coach — all rolled into one
The Burnout Signs Nobody Warned Me About
I thought I knew what burnout looked like. I thought it looked like someone quitting. Crying in the parking lot.
Born Again?: The Most Important Conversation of Your Life. 2 Important Questions.
What is the most important conversation you have ever had? I can think of a few that stand out in
Fuel the Call: 10 Health Habits That Keep Ministry Leaders Sharp and Strong
You didn't get into ministry to coast. You got in because the work matters — the preaching, the counseling, the
Don’t Miss the Boat: Why Every Church Needs a Veteran Ministry
There are nearly 18 million veterans in the United States — and a significant number of them live within driving
Beyond Programs: Jesus’ Real-World Approach to Discipleship
What Modern Ministry Can Learn from the Master Teacher If you had to disciple twelve people for three years, how
Missionary Resilience: Strengthening the Roles That Keep Us on the Field
Missionary resilience has become one of the most urgent issues in global missions — and the numbers don't lie. For
The 5-Minute Weekly Email Your Congregation Will Actually Open
Let's be honest: most church emails go straight to the digital trash bin. You spend an hour crafting the perfect
Don’t Hibernate Your Ministry: 5 Reasons Winter Is Prime Time for Outreach
When the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it's tempting for churches to shift into hibernation mode. Attendance dips, energy wanes,
On the Mission Field with the Pratts to Calgary
A Story of Gospel Growth in Calgary, Alberta Recently, Karen and I had the privilege of visiting Steve and Laura
Rhythm Isn’t Just Repetition: Finding Fresh Purpose in Familiar Ministry Patterns
The calendar's open on your desk. It's January 2026, and you're looking at another year of ministry. VBS in June.
Starting 2026 Right: A Holistic Planning Guide for Ministry Leaders
Starting 2026 Right: A Holistic Planning Guide for Ministry Leaders As we approach a new year, ministry leaders face the
Is Your Christmas Service Actually Guest-Friendly?
Is Your Christmas Service Actually Guest-Friendly? Christmas services are one of the biggest opportunities of the year. People who haven't
Send Them Sooner: 2026 Missionaries Ready Now
We've compiled a list of BCMN-endorsed missionaries who will be stateside during 2026, available to share their ministry stories, challenge
Why Every Church Needs a Veteran Ministry (And How to Start One)
There are over 30 million veterans and their family members in the United States—more than the entire youth population—and most
Exciting Ministry Opportunity: Shape the Next Generation in Central Missouri
Is God calling you to invest in the lives of college students and young adults? Bethel Baptist Church in Warrensburg,
The Neglected Tool: Why Your Next Sermon May Need More Than Words
A single domino. A baseball home plate. Simple objects that carried eternal weight. These weren't props in a children's church
Your Complete Guide to BCMN 2025
Welcome to Springfield! We're thrilled you're joining us for "Looking Up, Reaching Out: Ministry in the Light of His
The Heart Behind the Harmony: Keeping Christ Central in Music Ministry
"Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord"
When Ministry Becomes Dangerous: Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
Information about pastoral burnout can be easily accessed in today’s information culture, but sadly the percentage of pastors who consider
Transform Your Ministry Events: Why Planning Makes All the Difference
Every ministry leader has been there. You have a vision for an incredible event that will impact lives, build community,
The Ultimate Ministry Dilemma: Choosing Your BCMN 2025 Breakout Sessions
Picture this: You're a kid in a candy store, but you can only choose two pieces. That's exactly how ministry