Articles for Outreach & Missions

Abundant Life, Abundant Suffering

What kind of life has Jesus promised his people? Abundant life. That’s his promise in John 10:10, "I came that they may have life and have it abundantly."

Alzheimers, Human Dignity, and a Church That’s Truly Pro-life

The way we treat those with Alzheimer’s is about the mission of the church. Alzheimer’s disease is yet another evidence of the fact that we live in a world that is fallen.

1 Thing About Faith We Often Forget

We constantly stumble over the word—faith. How do we know we have it? What does it mean to lose it? What is the one thing about faith we often forget?

How (Not) to Lose Your Soul in Church Planting: 3 Shifts

These key shifts help keep church planting a sacred work, and help keep the soul of the planter spiritually thriving. Embrace these shifts and you won’t lose your soul in the work of church planting.

How Will the World Look When Its Population Growth Stops?

What will the world look like when population growth stops? when the world stops growing?And it will stop growing. These statistics may point to the future of Christianity in the world.

3 Ways to Battle Your Thorn in the Flesh

Do you have an all or nothing mentality in your struggle with your thorn in the flesh? How can you do a better job of recovering when you make less than stellar decisions?

The Compassionate Truth About Judgment

Jesus spoke so much about eternal fire and brimstone, weeping and gnashing of teeth, and the everlasting miseries of hell precisely because he loves us. His warnings about judgment invite us to flee beneath the shadow of his wings for shelter and refuge.

How Do I Live Like I’m Forgiven?

We all fail and desire to know that we are forgiven and loved in spite of our failures. We may intellectually know we are forgiven and loved, but what does it mean to live like I'm forgiven?