Church leaders must have, more than other traits, a deep and abiding commitment to spiritual disciplines. God uses these disciplines to lead them into life and awaken new insights into discipleship.
“Resurgence,” a new book by the Revs. Rodney Smothers and Candace Lewis, is a roadmap to help today’s church move beyond its well-worn paths and “turn north” to growth and discipleship.
Mark DeVries of Ministry Architects shares his thoughts on youth ministry, which he calls "one failure after another, with enthusiasm."
Current estimates are that between 1 and 3 percent of the general population engage in “high risk gambling behavior” and meet the criteria for having a gambling disorder. Overall, about 80 percent of the population answer “yes” when asked if...
ResourceUMC.org. is a centralized portal to equip United Methodist leaders with helpful information and tools all in a single spot on the Web.
Believe it or not, there is a lot of money sitting just waiting for you to ask for it. Most of our local county councils and other organizations have an allotment of funds that allow them to provide funding to non-profits who do work within the...
Why are small groups important and how to you create them in your congregation?
Statistics show that most Americans celebrate Christmas. How are you inviting them to celebrate the birth of Christ with your congregation?
In February and beyond, black history speaks about the power of God as it is lived out in the world.
When gun violence happens, churches are important places for people to find hope, healing, and comfort. These resources can help.
