Articles for Outreach & Missions

3 Things Christians Can Learn From West Africa’s Historic Mud Mosques

Visiting these mosques reminded me of three things—the way trade opens doors for evangelism, the danger of syncretism, and the value African communities ascribe to places of worship.

9 Common Sense Practices That Are Challenged When the Pressure Is On

You and I can blow it, even with the best vision and strategy, if we mess up on the “simple” stuff—the things that are considered common sense.

It’s Time to Regain First Generation Faith

First generation does “whatever it takes.” Second generation does “only what I’m asked to do.”

All About Multisite // The 2019 Multisite Predictions

I’m chatting with a group of multisite ninjas and answering your questions about the ins and outs of launching new campuses. Our group is...

What if the Church Was the Church?

What does it look like to be the salt of the earth? For one thing, it might look like Christians welcoming sinners and eating with them.

I Trusted God and My Life Fell Apart

A lot of times Christians tell converts if they trust God everything will work out. Shouldn't we be telling them if they trust God their life could fall apart?

12 Reasons Preaching the Gospel Should Be in Every Sermon

The greatest preachers in history have had the blood-stained cross of Christ and the empty tomb of our risen Savior as central to their sermons.

Should I Be Allowed to Check My Spouse’s Phone?

When a spouse is defensive or secretive about his/her phone, it’s usually a symptom of some kind of unhealthy behavior.