Free help from people who do this well
Research institutes, podcasts, and tools we point church leaders to again and again.
Free Resources
- Hartford Institute for Religion ResearchResearchFaith Communities Today national survey data on congregations.
- Lifeway ResearchResearchPastor and congregation surveys, free reports and articles.
- Barna Group ArticlesResearchTrend data on pastors, Gen Z, and church engagement.
- Carey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastPodcastWeekly interviews on leadership, culture, and change.
- Planning CenterSoftwareCheck-ins, services planning, and people management, with free starter tiers.
Proven Resource
Feature · Connection
Alpha: Why a 30-Year-Old Course Still Opens Doors
A close look at the meal, talk, and discussion format that churches of every size keep using to welcome people with questions about faith.
- Best for
- Outreach and guest assimilation
- Cost
- Free materials; you supply the meal
- Effort
- 11 weeks, one host team
Tools we recommend
Platforms and publications worth a church leader's time.
Sermon preparation
Sermoni
Research, outline, and prepare sermons faster, with your study and your voice at the center.
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GROWTH
Track every person from first visit to active disciple, so no one slips through the cracks.
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CP Mag
Christianpreneur Magazine: faith, business, and leadership for those building beyond the pulpit.
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