You’re preaching the gospel every week and people are coming to Jesus—amazing! 🙌 But what are the first things you actually need to teach a new believer? Here are 6 simple, practical steps to help them start walking with Jesus for real 👇

Are you ready for the fall—or are you simply ready to get busy again? As a new season of ministry begins, take a moment to pause, remember your calling, and reset your priorities. This fall “tune up” offers five reminders for leaders: give thanks, ponder your call, lead change wisely, prioritize people, and step into the season expecting God to produce lasting fruit.

Who is helping worship leaders carry the weight of ministry?
Most worship leaders learn how to lead songs — but few are equipped to navigate leadership pressure, team dynamics, burnout, and the deeper challenges that come with ministry.
What if the greatest need in worship ministry today isn’t more resources… but mentorship? This article explores why mentorship may be one of the most overlooked needs facing worship leaders today.
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What if the dream you’ve been carrying isn’t too big—it’s simply waiting for your next faithful step? Camp Compass began with a burden, not a perfect plan. This summer, 138 young people gathered from across Northern Canada, and God did immeasurably more than anyone could have imagined. Discover what one ministry dream can teach us about faith, obedience, partnership, and trusting God with what we don’t yet have.

Many pastors preach confidence in Christ while privately battling insecurity, comparison, fear, and the pressure to prove themselves. Left unchecked, insecurity can quietly shape leadership—through control, people-pleasing, competition, burnout, or the constant need for approval. This blog takes an honest look at where insecurity in pastors comes from, how it damages both leaders and churches, and how the Gospel offers a better way forward. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling “not enough” in ministry, this conversation matters more than you think.

Are you among the 43%? Research shows that nearly half of pastors aren’t practicing a regular Sabbath. And it’s taking a toll. Discover why rest isn’t a luxury or a reward for finishing your work, but a God-given rhythm that sustains healthy, long-term ministry.

What moments has God used to shape your calling? From childhood memories in ministry to a growing sense of God's direction in adulthood, Josh Dewling shares his journey to serving as ABNWT's Next Gen Coach—and his excitement for walking alongside leaders as they pursue God's call on their lives. Welcome to Josh Dewling, Next Gen Coach.

Safe churches don’t happen by accident. They happen through intentional leadership. Risk reduction isn’t just a policy issue or a children’s ministry responsibility—it’s a leadership responsibility. In this practical article, Leann Woelk helps lead pastors understand why they need to own the culture of safety in their churches, where to begin, and how simple systems, training, and healthy practices can protect the people God has entrusted to us. Plus, access practical templates and resources you can use with your team.

What could God do with a generation of catalytic leaders? The passion of the ABNWT District is to raise up, develop, and deploy a new generation of catalytic leaders who will carry the Gospel with conviction, creativity, and courage. A catalytic leader is a person acting as a change agent or activator who inspires transformation and reproduction in others. They often possess a vision, drive action, and encourage others to see possibilities, advancing systemic change.