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Missional Engagement: A Process

"Though our ministries need a prophetic edge, they also need a pastoral heart."

Is God Calling You Into Missions?

John Piper discusses 10 ways God awakens His call to missions in a believer’s heart.

Think Smoker, Not Microwave

"We cannot zap someone in the spiritual microwave and in 30 seconds have a mature Christian."

What’s Worth Fighting for in the Trenches of Church Life?

When King Jesus returns, will he find the faithful in the trenches or in comfortable country clubs?

Let It Grow

We often give more attention to the growth of a church than its ability to grow.

How to Live Missionally in the Suburbs

"Part of the reason I’m praying for people to join us in the harvest is that I’m tired, and honestly, I really don’t love people as much as I should."

What the Church Should Learn from Google

Bobby Gruenewald encourages church leaders to keep things simple.

Are Mass Evangelism Efforts Effective?

Larry Moyer discusses the value of large-attendance evangelism events.

Why Should We Talk About Hell?

Dan Kimball: "Fascinatingly, I’ve found that emerging generations are very interested when we do teach about hell."

How to Reach the Boomerang Generation

Bianca Olthoff offers insights for reaching--and understanding--the next generation

What if You Don’t Have an Evangelism Gift?

We can still share the gospel using the gift we have been given, even if it is not evangelism.

Mommy Wars: Are Homemakers More Holy?

Should Christian mothers stay home to be holy and are working mothers disobeying the Lord?

God Is Not Fair and Why That’s Good News

If your definition of fair is everyone gets the same thing every time, then I hate to break it to you, but the God of the Bible is just not fair.

A Call to Be Truly Missional

We can’t be truly missional without giving priority to the pursuit of the unreached.

4 Keys to Closing the Back Door

"We discovered four major factors were at work when churches closed the back door," says Thom Rainer.

Why Should We Serve?

Discover the difference between humility and servanthood.

10 Reasons We Have Not Reached the Unchurched

Thom Rainer: "Let us look with stark honesty and candor at the ineffectiveness of most American believers when it comes to sharing their faith."

Francis Chan: Maybe You Shouldn't Make Disciples

Are you the type of person who would teach someone without loving them?

What You Need to Know to Host a Movie Event

7 essential steps to draw guests to your church with great entertainment.

Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Starting a Hispanic Ministry

Is your church thinking about starting a ministry to Hispanics? Should it be?

‘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