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Evangelism for the Busy Christian

Have you ever thought, "I'm too busy to tell people about Christ"? These tips are for you.

Hospitality Matters: In the Church and Out

Hospitality can often feel uncomfortable and invasive of our time and privacy. J. D. Greear ponders the eternal importance of hospitality.

5 Questions Potential Planters Need to Ask

Do you feel God leading you to start a new church plant? Ask yourself these five questions before you begin.

Why Your Church Needs to Hit the Streets

Would you cancel your Sunday worship service to serve your neighbors?

Give Selflessly

How can we "give sacrificially until it hurts" in a culture obsessed with receiving?

Why You’ll Be Offended by the Justice of Jesus

Followers of Jesus must understand the roots of true justice.

Developing Your Church's Lung Capacity

Does your church get "winded" by the smallest conflict or challenge? Maybe it's time to exercise its lung muscles.

How to Dress Missionally

Is the way you dress preventing you from effective ministry?

Do You Know the Starting Point for Evangelism?

You can't share good news you haven't experienced yourself.

Out of the Box and Into the Kingdom

Why do we restrict God's work? Jim Bott urges church leaders to break out of the ultimate Christian box: the church.

Help for the Military Family

Does your church reach out to the military families in your community? Here are a few ways to get started.

Do You Have a Strong Foundation?

Are you building your ministry on the firm foundation of Jesus ... or on something else?

Where Have All the Seekers Gone?

Much of the contemporary church has fashioned itself to be “seeker sensitive.” But what if the seekers are no longer seeking?

3 Ways to Become a Crazy Leader

Do you desire greater influence and impact? Chad Missildine offers three must-dos for success in leadership.

Does “Witnessing” Really Work?

I believe people aren’t fascinated by a list of their sins, they’re fascinated by a God who is willing to throw that list away.

When No One Showed Up for Church

Even in the midst of disappontingly low church attendance, God is working behind the scenes.

Does It Matter if You Meet in a Warehouse?

I come from a church tradition that has a very utilitarian approach to church buildings.

At War with the Culture

"When it comes to high-profile moral issues, younger evangelicals seem more at odds with older evangelicals than with secular culture."

Is "Missional" the Best Word?

Has the word "missional" lost its meaning? Erik Raymond defends the original definition.

Open the Front Door

When a seeker enters a church, they're looking for three things.

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

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