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Ministry Resources

7 Ways to Bless Your Pastor

Ryan Nelson6 min read

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Your pastors do so much for you, your church, and your community. How do you show them that you appreciate their ministry and encourage them to continue? A...

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Oct01

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Oct01

Featured Books Promotions

Free Book: Are We Missing the Point in Jesus’ Parables?

Faithlife Staff2 min read

Sep22

Church Technology Communications

Can a Church App Really Help Increase Engagement?

Beka Johnson9 min read

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Sep17

Ministry Resources

Stewardship for Kids: Ideas for Learning to Give

Faithlife Staff4 min read

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Ministry Resources

25 Scriptures about Tithes and Offerings to Use at Church

Faithlife Staff3 months ago

Scriptures touch hearts and change lives in every area, even the touchy subject of money—specifically, tithes and offerings. So are you using Scriptures about giving in your church services? There’s no better (and quicker) way to show people why...

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Practical Theology

3 Views on the Relationship between Christianity and Culture

Ryan Nelson4 months ago

In Every Square Inch, Dr. Bruce Riley Ashford surveys a variety of perspectives on the relationship between Christianity and culture. According to Ashford, the conversation boils down to these three main views: 1. Christianity against culture This...

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Ministry Resources

5 Church Fall Festival Ideas (+ FREE Fall Media Bundle)

Faithlife Staff2 weeks ago

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote, “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” Even if it doesn’t get crisp where you live, your church can create that feeling at your fall festival or trunk or treat—and put a fresh start to your outreach...

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Oct11

Christian Leadership Digital Discipleship

6 Ways to Appreciate Your Pastor All Year Long

Mary Jahnke3 min read

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Sep23

Christian Entertainment

Angels Have Wings: Fact or Fiction? New Faithlife Original Answers

Faithlife Staff2 min read

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Sep03

Digital Discipleship

Is This the Key to Church Outreach Today?

Jennifer Grisham5 min read

Aug31

Bible Study Digital Discipleship

45 Topical Bible Reading Plans

Ray Deck III4 min read

How to Pave the Path for In-Person Worship with Live Streaming

Mary Jahnke10 min read

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Oct18

Ministry Resources

5 Best Practices for Church Websites

Matthew Boffey11 min read

Oct15

Ministry Resources

Ask Confidently: A Word to Churches about Financial Giving

Matthew Boffey4 min read

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Oct13

Ministry Resources

Do Pastors Need Sabbaticals? (+3 Steps Not to Skip)

Guest Author8 min read

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Oct12

Church Technology Church Websites

SEO for Churches: Top 9 Terms & Why You Should Even Care

Mary Jahnke5 min read

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Oct11

Church Management Church Technology

Can Your Church Event Calendar Do This?

Mary Jahnke4 min read

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Oct08

Church Technology

5 Ways Your Sermons Can Preach All Week Long

Faithlife Staff5 min read

Oct07

Ministry Resources

80+ Free Ministry Resources for Every Season

Faithlife Staff1 min read

Church Tech

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Oct06

Ministry Resources Online Community

How to Run Church-Wide Bible Studies Online

Matthew Boffey6 min read

Oct04

Church Management Church Technology

More Than a ChMS: Why Your Church Needs an Integrated Ministry Platform

Beka Johnson4 min read

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Sep30

Church Technology Online Community

3 Steps to Start Using Online Church Bulletins

Ryan Nelson6 min read

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Sep29

Church Live Streaming Church Technology Online Community

Psst, Church. Live Streaming Isn’t Enough. Here’s the Missing Piece.

Mary Jahnke7 min read

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Sep27

Church Management Church Technology

Church Administration: 3 Quick Ways to Make It Easier Today

Kristen Schafer5 min read

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Sep24

Church Graphics Church Technology

Need Spanish Church Media? Here’s How to Get It

Faithlife Staff2 min read

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Aug19

Bible Study Digital Discipleship Featured Books

What ‘Life’ Means in ‘I Am the Way, the Truth, the Life’

Lexham Press5 min read

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Aug05

Featured Books Promotions

This Quick Lesson in Pastoral Leadership Will Save You Heartache

Lexham Press5 min read

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Jul23

Featured Books Promotions

A ‘Living Sacrifice’? Paul’s Play on Words & What It Means

Lexham Press3 min read

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5 Proven Steps to a Predictable Church Budget

Creating your annual budget doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Learn how these five steps can help churches like yours find a healthy financial rhythm.

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