Easter Checklist
Plan a meaningful Easter experience for your church. Use this helpful checklist and resources to help you prepare for this special day. Every moment matters when creating meaningful worship experiences. That’s why we’ve made it easy with this checklist to help take the stress out of Easter planning so you can be present in the relational moments.
Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast, with Sean Morgan
Start listening now for a peek into the lives of the leaders you trust
The Pastoral Succession Toolkit
Your Guide For A Smooth Pastoral Transition
Increase Giving and Generosity at Your Church
A free guide to start building a culture of generosity at your church
5 Ways to Abolish A Scarcity Mindset At Your Church
Carey Nieuwhof discusses the importance of an abundance mindset.
The Looming Pastoral Succession Crisis & Why Its Already Bad
Carey Nieuwhof discusses the crucial issue of pastoral succession
5 Things The Church Needs to Stop Doing
5 things churches do that push people away
The Art of Building a Generous Congregation
Increase Giving and Fully Fund Your Mission
Generative AI Through The Christian Theological Lens
Explore the ideas of how to engage AI faithfully and prophetically
FAQs: What is Generative AI & How Can It Help Ministry Leaders?
Kenny Jahng answers 7 commonly asked questions about generative AI
How To Use ChatGPT For Your Church’s Social Media
Twelve ways ChatGPT can help you with social media for your church
3 Uncommon Ways Pastors Can Use AI For Ministry Work
Discover the unspoken potential of GPT for ministry work
12 Ways To Revolutionize Your Ministry with ChatGPT
Discover how ChatGPT can transform your church's engagement
Engaging Our Communities
Highlighting societal changes to help you engage your community better
How Global is Your Faith
Identify your next steps to become a more engaged global disciple.
Praying for the World
A prayer guide to inspire and inform strategic prayer for the world.
What Is Polycentric Mission Leadership?
Explore the concept of leadership having more than one centre.
Difficult Terms: Unreached People Groups
Discover the origins and usage of a key mission term.
Difficult Terms: Missio Dei
Justin Schell unpacks the rich meaning of this key mission term.
Church in a Digital Age
Building Christian community in a tech and media culture.
Could ChatGPT Make Disciples?
Rethinking evangelical discipleship in light of AI.
The Importance of Families in Global Missions
Every family has a strategic part in God’s story of blessing the nations.
A Vision for Accelerating Global Mission
Recalibrate your heart for the nations in this devotional plan series.
Lausanne Global Analysis
Strategic and credible insights from a network of evangelical analysts.
Lausanne Global Classroom
Video series that introduce essential topics in global mission.
A New Metric for Evangelical Discipleship
Who we are in Christ matters more than what we are doing for him.
The Lausanne 4 Journey
Discover essential information about Lausanne’s current activities.
The Most Strategic Mission Field
Workplace evangelism and the Great Commission.
Ten Questions that Will Shape 2050
How we can steward the Great Commission in the decades ahead.
The Cape Town Commitment
A biblical roadmap calling the church to global action.
50 Years of Uniting the Global Church for Mission
Discover the remarkable journey of the Lausanne Movement.
The Manila Manifesto
Twenty-one theological affirmations distilled from The Lausanne Covenant.
The Lausanne Covenant
A theological blueprint for collaborative Christian mission.
40-Day Devotional | Life in 6 Words
Take a 40-day journey through six words that will change your life!
Sharing the Gospel in 5-Minutes
A practical & easy-to-understand way to tell the Good News of Christ.
Strange Leadership
40 ways to lead an innovative organization.
Secrets of a Secret Shopper
Greg Atkinson’s latest book on how to reach and keep church guests.
Leadership Handbook on Management and Administration
Practical insights into the daily issues of running a church.
Hospitality Ministry Volunteer Handbook
How your church can increase hospitality to the community around you.
Churchleaders.com Top 100 Book
Trends, ministry tips, and leadership ideas for the local church.
Church Leadership 101 EBook
Lessons and principles for church leaders from Greg Atkinson.
The Secret Power of Kindness: 10 Keys to Changing the World
10-day devotional on how a little kindness goes a long way.
The Secret Power of Kindness: 10 Keys to Unlocking Your Capacity to Change the World
Greg Atkinson’s latest book on how kindness can change the world.
Weekend Worship & Guest Services Facebook Group
A community for leaders who oversee weekend worship and guest services.
Take Courage YouVersion Devotional
Facing fear and anxiety? Find comfort with this 14-day devotional.
Church Leadership Essentials
Leadership lessons they don’t teach you in school by Greg Atkinson.
Church Assimilation & Next Steps Facebook Group
For leaders who manage membership, discipleship, giving, baptism, and more.
Dare to Care Course #2 Scholarship
Development and Implementation of Effective Mental Health Ministries
Easter Toolkit: Everything you for your best Easter ever
Don’t do Easter alone. Plan your Sunday with this robust tool kit!
Year-end Giving Toolkit
Did you know that 30% of charitable donations happen in December?
Tim Mackie on Bible Engagement, Digital Technology & Preaching
Ways to equip others to engage more deeply in the Biblical narrative.
How Millennials & Gen Z Are Stepping into Generosity
Is society becoming more generous, less generous or staying the same?
How Are Christians Learning to Share Their Faith?
Can churches equip people for more fruitful conversations about faith?
Tish Harrison Warren on the Shaping Power of Spaces
Connections between spiritual formation & built, physical spaces.
The Pastoral Succession Crisis Is Only Getting More Complicated
Explore trends in setting your church up for success in succession.
Why You Need An AI Policy For Church Before It’s Too Late
The usefulness of a defined AI policy for your church staff.
Myth 1 | Exploring Evangelism
Is evangelism wrong? We explore ethical evangelism in Scripture.
Myth 2 | Exploring Evangelism
Tackling false beliefs, pastors & extroverts are better at evangelism.
Myth 3 | Exploring Evangelism
A fresh perspective & a dose of courage on evangelism challenges.
Myth 4 | Exploring Evangelism
Sharing stories leading up to a decision to embark on a faith journey.
Andy Crouch | Should Pastors Use ChatGPT or AI?
Andy Crouch gives a healthy approach to AI.
Myth 5 | Exploring Evangelism
Testimonies of God using people to reveal himself in this podcast.
Generative AI Through The Christian Theological Lens
Kenny Jahng on generative AI through the Christian theological lens.
Session 1 | Spiritual Preparation
Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr., focuses on being spiritually prepared.
Session 2 | Global Missions & Evangelism 101
Rev. Dr. Dwight B. Cannon teaches from a global missions perspective.
Session 3 | Critical Definitions & Terms
Rev. Hanna Broome & Rev. Dr. Eleazar Merriweather discuss definitions.
Session 4 | The Art of Invitation & Becoming Spiritual
Dr. Otis T. McMillan teaches on the art of giving the invitation.
Session 5 | Using the Holy Scriptures in Evangelism
Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr. teaches using scripture in evangelism.
Session 7 | Practical Approaches to Evangelism (part 2)
Rev. Dr. Jonathan Counts teaches practical sharing of the Gospel.
Session 8 | Commissioning Service
Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr., leads a recap & commissioning.
Session 1 | Can "My" Church Make a Comeback
Bishop Eric Leake explores the topic of churches making a comeback.
Session 2 | The Spiritual Path to Church Revitalization
Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr., explores church revitalization.
Session 3 | Transformational Ministry
Rev. Dr. Alesia Terrell & Rev. Dr. Kaloma Smith lead this session.
Session 4 | The Life Cycle of Churches
Rev. Rick Lee & Rev. Dr. Eleazar Merriweather on Church Life Cycles
Session 5 | Introduction to Church & Community Development
Rev. Johngerlyn Young & Rev. Austin Young discuss Church & Community.
Session 6 | Receiving, Casting, & Implementing the Vision
Final session led by Bishop W. Darin Moore on Church Revitalization
The Mission of the A.M.E. Zion Church
Learn about the Mission & work of our church.
The Mission of the Dept. of Church Growth & Development
Learn about the Mission & work of this vital Department.
Andy Crouch on AI & the Quest for Magic
AI & Faith Interviews Andy Crouch on AI Technology
Annual Church IT Network Conference
Connect, learn, & network with peers at Church IT Conference.
Church Juice Podcast on AI & the Church
Kenny Jahng joins the Church Juice Podcast on leveraging AI.
2084: Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Humanity
What implications does AI have on Christian worldviews & God?
JP Pokluda on ChatGPT hosted by Carey Nieuwhof
JP Pokluda discusses ChatGPT, AI, Gen Z, & leadership virtues.
"Can I Use AI in My Church?" with Kenny Jahng
In a series on AI, Kenny Jahng of ChurchTechToday talk about AI Tools.
The Spirituality of ChatGPT with Andy Crouch
Podcast episode from the Good Faith Podcast with guest Andy Crouch
Church Mental Health Readiness Assessment
Take this survey to assess your church’s mental health readiness.
The Chosen | YouVersion Devotional
A 5-Day Devotional Inspired By The TV Series.
Coming Soon | The Chosen Reading Plans
Check back soon for more great reading plans from The Chosen!
The Chosen | Roundtable Discussions
Bible experts discuss each episode of The Chosen.
The State of Your Church Report
Deep dive into Barna's research report on Flourishing and Thriving
What We’ve Learned About Relational Flourishing
Take a look at national norms on relationship health from Barna's ChurchPulse assessment data.
Flourishing and Thriving: About the Research
Get an in-depth look at the research behind Barna's metrics for flourishing and thriving.
Randy Frazee on Using Data to Support Your Ministry
Randy Frazee joins a panel led by Carey Nieuwhof to discuss how using ChurchPulse data has helped him and his staff help their congregation flourish.
Responding to At-Risk Conversations
Guidelines for handling conversations around high-risk topics.
Sample Conversations with Explorers
Sample text dialogues: how to start and follow up with explorers.
Guidelines for Successful Connections with Explorers
Best practices for connecting digitally with Explorers.
The 5 Keys to Building Trust
Dr. Henry Cloud discusses the 5 keys to building trust with your team.
Using Empathy to Fuel Trust
Dr. Henry Cloud explains how empathy can drive trust in a relationship
Establishing & Maintaining Trust
How to establish and maintain trust in your relationships.
What to do When Trust is Broken
The steps to follow when trust is broken.
The Anatomy of Trust Article
Dr. Henry Cloud discusses the basic elements involved in trust.
Empathy, Trust, and the Golden Rule
Dr. Henry Cloud discusses empathy, trust and the golden rule.
Taking The First Step to Trusting
Dr. Henry Cloud discusses the steps it takes to trust.
Forgiveness Does Not Require Trust
How forgiveness does not require us to trust someone to give it.
The Anatomy of Trust Podcast
Dr. Henry Cloud discusses the basic elements of trust.
Trust Sermon
Dr. Henry Cloud discusses his core principles in terms of trust.
Rebuilding Trust & Connection with Someone You Love
Dr. Cloud discusses rebuilding trust & connection with a loved one.
Rebuilding Trust in a Marriage
Dr. Cloud discusses how to rebuild broken trust in your marriage.
How to Forgive When it’s Hard to Forget
Dr. Cloud discusses forgiveness when it’s hard to forget.
Why Your Spouse Will Fail You
Dr. Cloud discusses why spouses will fail & what to do about it.
Forgiveness & Trust
Dr. Cloud discusses a challenging mother & daughter relationship.
Getting a Parent to Seek Therapy
Dr. Cloud answers an FAQ about getting a parent to seek therapy.
How to Be a Trustworthy Leader
Pastor Chad Veach & Dr. Henry Cloud discuss the topic of trust.
Purchase TRUST
Click here to purchase Dr. Henry Cloud’s book, TRUST.
The New Attender Strategy Course
This course will help you take your follow-up to the next level.
Webinar: An Intro to Mental Health For Your Church
Webinar for church leaders on the state of mental health.
Dare to Care Video
Watch this video to learn more about the Dare to Care program.
Dare to Care Course #1 Scholarship
How to Start and Manage a Mental Health Ministry in Your Church or Community
Help Your Church Reach and Serve New People Each Week
Learn how to start receiving Explorers through Gloo.
Scholarship to Start Receiving Explorers
Claim your free scholarship to receive Explorers through Gloo!
Explorer Quick Start Guide
Instructions to quickly set up your account and start meeting Explorers.
Mental Health Coach First Responder Program Video
Watch this video to learn about the MHC First Responder Program.
Mental Health Coach First Responder Program Scholarship
Claim your scholarship to become a Certified Mental Health Coach!
Youth Hope-focused 3 “R” Suicide Prevention Training
Become better equipped to spot the warning signs of youth suicide.
Coffee Cup Counseling
Take this free course to learn the basics of Biblical counseling.
MHC Book Bundle
Purchase the tools you need to effectively help hurting people.
MHC Specialization: Addiction and Recovery
Become better equipped to help those struggling with addiction.
MHC Specialization: Grief and Loss
Become better equipped to help those struggling with grief and loss.
MHC Specialization: Life Recovery
Become better equipped to help those on the path to recovery.
Hope-focused 3 “R” (HF3R) Suicide Prevention Training
Become better equipped to spot the warning signs of suicide.
Territorial Toolkits
Websites with more resources for The Salvation Army Corps.
Share Change
A collection of YouTube clips that show what God has done.
The War Cry
A magazine that is distributed to a community intending to bring people to Christ.
Learning to Love
Better understand the special needs population and their families.
Putting the E in the EPC – An Introduction to the 3 Circles
How to prioritize personal evangelism and the Great Commission.
Know Me | eBook
An e-book from Wendy Palau, inviting women to know God’s tender care.
A Better Day | YouVersion Devotional
A 7-day devotional inspiring hope for the future and faith for today.
A Better Day | eBook
Read this eBook and be inspired to share the hope of Jesus.
Exploring Evangelism Myths | YouVersion Devotional
Get unstuck in the area of evangelism with this devotional.
Know Me | YouVersion Devotional
A five-day YouVersion devotional to remind women of God’s tender care.
Hope for Moms | Shareable Gospel Videos
Share the Gospel with moms in five heartfelt videos from Wendy.
Christmas | Shareable Gospel Videos
Share the Gospel at Christmastime with Luis, Andrew, and Wendy Palau.
Easter | Shareable Gospel Videos
Share the Gospel at Easter in just 2-clicks with Andrew & Wendy Palau.
Light Your World | Shareable Gospel Videos
Seven videos showing Christ as the light that overcomes the darkness.
Take This Fear | Shareable Gospel Videos
Five videos address our core fears, showing how God can unravel them.
Know Me | Shareable Gospel Videos
A five-video Gospel series inviting women to know God’s tender care.
A Better Day | Shareable Gospel Videos
Five short video Gospel presentations by Andrew & Wendy Palau.
Who Is God? | YouVersion Devotional
Discover God’s character in this 15-day devotional from Andrew Palau.
Made New | Email Series
Profound truth for your inbox: a 50-day journey toward knowing God.
Made New | eBook
A 7-week journey to understanding what it means to be a new creation.
Who Jesus Is
A discipleship pathway toward understanding who Jesus is.
Journey Online
Discover and grow in your journey with God.
Empowered To Share
A kit to help share the biblical gospel effectively and personally.
I Dare You
Spread the gospel one challenge at a time.
Ministry Job Opportunities in Colorado
ChurchStaffing is your friend in the ministry job search process.
Listen Live
Be nourished with God’s Word from the world's greatest preachers.
Children's Ministry Object Lesson Video
Remind your kids that Jesus is always with them with this object lesson.
Sunday School Worship Song Video
Lead your kids in worship with this remix of “This Little Light of Mine.”
Sunday School Ice Breaker Game Video
Create a fun environment for your children with this engaging game.
10 Children's Ministry Games
Get your kids up & moving with these fun Minute-to-Win-It style games.
8-Week Sunday School Curriculum: Elements of Faith
Teach your kids the importance of faith with these ready-to-go lessons.
Church Communications Resources - Free Trial
Get unlimited access to 1,000s of church media resources.
15 Social Media Graphics for Christmas
Connect with your church on social media with these ready-made graphics.
10 Social Media Graphics on Prayer
Connect with your church on social media with these ready-made graphics.
Free Preaching Calendar
Use this editable calendar to plan your messages for the year.
Sermon Planning Tools - Free Trial
Join a community of pastors to find sermon inspiration every week.
Church Media Graphics: The Redemption Collection
Create a powerful worship service with this collection of ready-made media.
4-Part Sermon Series on Discipleship
Let Pastor J.D. Greear inspire your next message on discipleship.
7 Staff Meeting Ideas
A short but practical PDF with seven ideas for an upcoming church staff meeting.
Evaluation Forms
7 PDF forms to help you evaluate your staff, church services, programs, ministries, and more.
How to Reach People Online
This video training will walk you through five ways you can reach people online.
The Senior Pastor’s Guide
A robust guide full of practical advice for pastors and church leaders.
How Prayer Can Transform a Community
Start with the power of prayer to transform our communities.
Overcoming Cultural Division
Reflect the heart of Jesus to the world by loving one another.
The Role of Listening
Learn how to engage people from far from God by listening.
What questions are people asking?
Know the perspective others are bringing to faith conversations.
Prayer Cards
Empower your churches to pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done...” for three of their friends for 21 days!
Jesus Pulse Assessment
The Jesus Pulse Assessment asks people what they think of Jesus and how He relates to their life.