Articles for Outreach & Missions

High-Priced Mission Trip Mistakes

Why giving away freebies on mission trips might hurt more than they help, and what you can do about it.

Unfriended: 4 Keys to Resolving Conflict Peacefully

All of us experience conflict; the healthiest people know how about resolving conflict in a peaceful way.

7 Powerful Prayers to Strengthen the Heart of a Leader

These seven powerful prayers for leaders provide wisdom, courage, compassion, and vision to strengthen the heart of one in leadership.

Frank Viola: God’s View of Women

In Jesus Christ we find God’s view of a woman--not man’s view, not the American view, but God’s view.

Church Leadership Lessons from Jesus’ Parables

By learning from the parables, leaders are continually re-centered on Christ’s example and empowered to guide their communities with faithfulness.

10 Ideas for Meeting Your Neighbors

How do we get to meet our physical neighbors? Those people who live within a close proximity to us? Here are a few suggestions.

Is Sharing the Gospel a Part of Your Everyday Life?

Learn how sharing the gospel can become a natural expression of faith through relationships, conversations, and consistent witness.

7 Ways Satan Brings Attacks on the Church

I’m fully aware that Satan loves to destroy, or attempt to destroy, a church. Obviously Satan is a limited being and God’s church is secure, but there are such things as attacks on the church.

10 Ways to Make a Big Impact on a Small Church Budget

Even on a small church budget you can create cost-effective events to invite your community to check out church. Here's how.

Steven Furtick: Two Simple Secrets for New Believer Follow Up

Our philosophy regarding follow up is pretty straightforward and simple: We point the way, and we clear the path.

Ministry vs. Friendships: Can You Have Both?

Christine Hoover shares her tips and tricks on how to blend high octane ministry and deeply fulfilling female friendships in ministry.