Articles for Outreach & Missions

What I Learned When My Position Was Mocked – Mike Leake

It was my favorite class. At least for the first half of the semester. I loved the passion with which the professor destroyed the...

2 Reasons Christian Leaders Can Take Risks (More Than Other Leaders Can)

I have often challenged leaders to be find seasons of being overwhelmed because you will only grow if you are overwhelmed and take risks—risks of taking on more responsibility or chasing after a big goal.

Why Christian Movies Are So Terrible

Why does it seem like the only good "Christian movies" are the ones made by the world's artists with Christian themes ("The Passion of the Christ," "Silence," etc.)?

Ephesus: The Church That Forgot to Love!

Ephesus had the ministry of the gifted Apollos, who would have been a media darling in our modern age from all evidence.

5 Dangers of “Tower of Babel” Church Revitalizations

At the same time, though, I’m concerned that some revitalization efforts could easily become “Tower of Babel” revitalizations—that is, they become projects that make a name for the human builder more than for the God who gives health.

Same Sex Relationships: Should We Just Agree to Disagree?

Some people think that when it comes to same sex relationships, we should just agree to disagree, but here are 5 reasons why we must regard the issue of homosexuality as being of first importance.

Reflecting on Social Media: Some Tips to Navigate This Medium

We must begin with this simple assertion: Social media can take over your life. It can become a distraction that takes the best out of you.

Toward a More Meditative Life

So how do we create a meditative life? Mark described our Lord's life during a busy ministry period in this way...