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Jesus Didn’t Write Books, He Wrote People

Experienced church planter Alex Early brings us back to the heart of Jesus' ministry.

How to Do for One What You Want to Do for All

Forget everything you learned about helping people. This is all you need.

8 Points of Encouragement for Church Planters Everywhere

Church planters, this may be the best advice you've ever gotten.

How to Risk Radical Hospitality Just Like Jesus Did

Thom Schultz suggests that the way we approach others needs a serious overhaul.

20 Questions to Consider When Evaluating an Outreach Event

What questions should your staff ask to accurately reflect on a recent event?

3 Keys to Share Your Faith in Public

"Talk about Jesus--but talk about Jesus like he really matters to you."

Losing Friends and Influencing People on the Mission Field

Why does it feel like losing friends is just an inevitable part of being in ministry?

7 Ways to Get Young People to Serve

What are the best ways to engage young people and capitalize on their strengths?

How to Reach Out … to Your Pastor

Even the pastor needs a little encouragement and prayer. Commit to praying big today.

4 Ways to Make Your Small Group Evangelistic

How does a church make sure that open groups remain evangelistic?

What If You Invited Someone to Church and They Didn't Receive Christ?

Perry Noble has three great ways to stay connected and encourage your friends toward a relationship with Christ.

Greg Stier: Evangelism Is Hard, But Necessary

I have been leading a ministry called “Dare 2 Share” for the last 20 years or so. During that timeframe, we’ve had the privilege of...

Five Ways to Connect With Disconnected People

Not everyone who attends your church is fully connected in the local community. Here's how to get plugged into your church.

Big Evangelical Trends to Look Out for in 2014

Curious to know what's in store for the church this year? Chuck Warnock offers some astute predictions.

How to Follow Up with Visitors

Discover 4 elements to effective follow up calls with your visitors.

You Want to Serve at Church, but How?

Here are the five questions I ask to help a newcomer (or long-time attender) discover where they are best suited to serve.

Discipleship Is a Who, Not a What

"As a pastor, I am increasingly burdened that we don’t do a good enough job discipling our people."

How to Relate to Theological Liberals (5 Easy Ways)

What's the best way to relate to those on the other side of the theological dividing line?

Are Your Services Enjoyable for Visitors?

Since when does church equal boredom? Tony Morgan has some tips on making church biblical and enjoyable.

How to Bring JOY to Your City

People embrace Jesus and the city takes on new life.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Outreach & Missions