Articles for Outreach & Missions

So why did Jesus “waste time” asking her questions instead of just getting to the point? Because it wasn’t a waste of time. Listening is important in and of itself in evangelism and discipleship.

Do you recognize that an inability to enjoy little children is not representative of a defect in the children, but of a defect in us? Because little children, just like the poor, offer us the best shot at understanding what it means to live inside God’s kingdom.

What are the keys to starting and growing a singles ministry that reaches singles? A panel of singles pastors agreed that every singles ministry—small or large—is based on eight specific principles.

When worries of life take over, you can’t think clearly, you can’t act decisively, and you can’t focus on what you want to focus on because you’re like someone who is intoxicated or who is suffering from a huge hangover headache.

"Make sure you have people who speak regularly into your life."

A Muslim’s elevated sensitivity to spiritual matters during Ramadan usually creates an open atmosphere for discussions with Christian friends.

No matter what, we are called to proclaim the gospel. Scripture tells us to “always be ready to give an answer” when we are asked about the hope we have. Nothing can disrupt this calling, not even being quarantined during a pandemic.

In the face of this crisis, how can we as Christians respond to our fears? It’s helpful to first identify the three kinds of fear found in Scripture, one of which is not like the others.