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Missions Doesn't Have to Be Extraordinary

Wherever we live, we have an everyday mission field.

10 Fail-Proof Ways to Disciple Like You Mean It

What did Jesus mean about living an "abundant life." More importantly, why does it matter?

What Skateboarding Can Teach You About Missions

So what does skating have to do with living on mission for Jesus? Everything.

Meet Nepal's Most Unlikely Church Planter

God saved him from a life of crime and promiscuity to become one of the nation's most influential men of faith.

Muslims vs. Christians—Is a Lack of Relationship to Blame?

Because many Christians do not have meaningful relationships with a single Muslim, we are left to fill in the gaps with stereotypes, caricature and exaggeration.

3 Drivers That Crash Church Planters

It’s not that church planters don’t want to make Jesus known; it’s just that we often want something more.

No More Christian Bystanders

It’s not enough to just be present at the scene.

5 Golden Nuggets for Those New to Ministry

Ministry and all that it entails will cut you to the deepest core sometimes. Here are five ways to do it well.

6 Ways to Reach Out to Someone With Depression

Are you wondering how to help someone with depression? If you know someone with depression, you'll be encouraged to know that God has given you all you need to reach out to that person.

How to Turn Pew Sitters Into the Ministry A-Team

The majority of people perceives that ministry is something that paid professionals do. Here's why that's so wrong.

Will We Reach the World for Christ?

Why the entire church must keep the Great Commission as a central priority.

Is Homosexuality a Threat or an Opportunity?

What if instead of engaging in a heated debate on the subject, God wants us to seize the opportunity to love?

Beyond Greeters: What Your Church Can Learn From Zappos

To be a truly welcoming church, everyone has to be committed.

Is Homosexuality an Opportunity or a Threat?

Is there a way in which this discussion of homosexuality, same-sex marriage and all the spin-off conversations (even arguments) is not a threat to the church or the gospel?

The Joy of Generosity: 10 Reasons Christians Should Love to Give

Imagine what Christian outreach might look like if the church wasn’t constrained by a lack of financial resources.

6 Questions to Avoid a Toxic Mission Trip

Before your team embarks on a mission trip, consider these self-examining questions.

Greg Laurie: Does America Need a Revival?

We need to see God work, because our nation needs it like never before.

“Genitalia Are Not Destiny”—But Are They Design?

Is gender set by a preference of the individual, or a providence of God?

This Is What It Looks Like to Be Changed by Jesus

When you give your life to Jesus, he changes everything.

Making Friends but Not Disciples (Here's How to Avoid It)

Something is amiss when we can “get to know” people well over a period of months and never talk about Jesus.

‘It’s Disgusting. It’s Blasphemous.’—North Carolina Pastor Calls Out the ‘God Bless...

Pastor Loran Livingston of Central Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, recognized that "the challenges of the day are complex" in a recent sermon addressing politics, what is spiritual, and what is "civic privilege."

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Outreach & Missions