Articles for Outreach & Missions

10 “Gouge Your Eyes Out” Strategies For Winning The Battle With Pornography

It is no secret the pornography is destroying marriages, families, and ministries. It’s also clear that Jesus told us to take drastic steps if...

How Free Do You Really Want to Be?

Who are the freest people in the world? The people who are freest from the world. So, how free are you? I’m not asking if...

The Monks Who Used the Arts in Missions

When we speak of Celtic Christianity, often large oversized crosses, mystic spirituality, and colorful characters like St. Patrick come to mind. In my study...

What’s Wrong With the Church Today? Nothing That Hasn’t Been Wrong Every Other Day

There’s a lot that’s wrong with the church today. Over and over, I see similar complaints: “The church today is compromised!” “The modern church is about entertainment!” “The...

Why Church Planters Need a Theology of Suffering

If church planters don't have a solid theology of suffering, they are in for a long, hard, and confusing road that may not bear much fruit.

Is the Statement, ‘I’ve been a Christian my whole life’ a Lie?

If you’ve been around church culture for any length of time, you’ve most likely heard someone answer the question:  “How long have you been a...

Three Ways We Hide From God and Others

Let’s have a show of hands—who has had a “naked-in-public” dream? Come on, admit it. I bet just about everyone has, including me. You know...

Should We Pray for the President?

Should we pray for our president? When answering this question, we would do well to remember the political realities of the early centuries.