Are you really serious about the message you're trying to get across? Media consultant Phil Cooke says some books, while helpful, miss the mark with the really important aspects of God's Kingdom. read more

If you want your church members to "go" and preach the gospel, you'll need to equip them with the right tools. Ed Stetzer offers strategic advice for evangelism-minded pastors. read more

In the second of a two-part series, Saddleback Church's Rick Warren explains more principles of influence that ministerial leaders should recognize. read more

Churches and pastors must respect the razor's edge between obscurantism and syncretism. read more

What are some of the best times to share the gospel? read more

Here's how Alpha USA engages millennials with life's biggest questions. read more

Church revitalization is certainly possible in America. Are you and your staff willing to take a look in the mirror and do what it takes for that to happen? read more

Are you missing an opportunity for ministry in your church parking lot for various reasons? What can you do about it? read more

The recent International Christian Retail Show in Atlanta featured a discussion with prominent ministerial leaders about ways to attract millennials to church. read more

Here's why some churches simply talk the talk but don't walk the walk. read more

What sphere of influence are you currently residing in? Is it intentional or unintentional? read more

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. The final installment is LifeChurch.tv in Edmond, Oklahoma, which is influencing the 21st-century church through innovation and technology. read more

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. Today it's OneHope, which is influencing the 21st-century church by reaching billions of children with the gospel. read more

Throughout the month of May and early June, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. Today it's Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, which is influencing the 21st-century church through its example of generous living. read more

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. Today it's Somebody Cares International, which is influencing the 21st-century church through worldwide humanitarian aid. read more

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. Today it's Bethel Church in Redding, California, which is influencing the 21st-century church through its healing ministry. read more

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. Today it's Convoy of Hope, which is influencing the 21st-century church through its tremendous humanitarian aid efforts. read more

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. Today it's Empowered21, which is influencing the 21st-century church through Holy Spirit empowerment. read more

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. Today it's Christ for all Nations, which, under the direction of Daniel Kolenda, impacts the 21st-century church through worldwide evangelism. read more

Throughout the month of May, MinistryTodayMag.com will highlight Ministry Today magazine's 21 ministries and churches influencing the 21st-century church. Today it's International House of Prayer-KC, which, under the direction of Mike Bickle, sets a standard for intercessory prayer. read more