HomeOutreach LeadersArticles for Outreach & Missions

Articles for Outreach & Missions

5 Undeniable Ways to Create a Poor Guest Experience

Want to be sure they won't come back? Tim Peters lists five ways to disappoint your guests.

4 in 10 Believe in Strict Creationism

A new Gallup poll shows slightly fewer Americans believe in creationism today than in the past.

Chan to Liberty Students: Stay Culturally Relevant

Francis Chan urges students at Liberty University to engage the world without compromising their faith.

Why Do Christian Movies Suck?

"Lets face it, Christian movies suck," says Nicole Cottrell.

Batterson: 5 Ways To Be Irrelevant

Are you a student of others? Is your radar on and your antenna up?

It's Time for Some Red Zone Evangelism

Evangelist Kent Tucker gives a practical game plan for evangelism in its most important stage.

Seminaries Incorporate Hip-Hop Into Curriculum and Culture

Some seminaries are embracing hip-hop music and culture as a way to speak the language of the next generation.

Chan Helps Plant Churches in San Francisco Apartments

Author Francis Chan is participating in a ministry with an ultimate goal of planting a church in every building in a neighborhood of apartments.

Holy Competition

"We tend to shy away from the subject of competition & winning when it pertains to our thoughts about church & Christianity," says Chilly Chilton.

My Church Planting Model Is Better Than Yours

"Out of tension flows a creative discussion and differences of opinion that force us to re-evaluate our viewpoints and emphases to ensure that we’re thinking biblically and effectively," says Brandon Cox.

How to Become a Friendlier Church

How to use outside observation to increase your church's friendliness.

7 Time-Tested Church Planting Mistakes to Avoid

Ron Edmondson highlights some lessons learned about church planting.

The 4 Calls of a Church Planter

A clear calling is the most important ingredient in any new church.

How the Social Gospel Saved My Soul

Of course, personal salvation is extremely important, but it needs to go hand-in-hand with addressing the brokenness of the world we live in.

5 Tips to Share Faith in the Workplace

One of the hardest things to teach your congregation is how to live Christ Monday-Saturday.

Honor in Living

"There is nothing more embarrassing than being known by your family and friends as a born again believer but your lifestyle doesn’t match your declaration of faith," asserts Tim Ross.

Study Shows Serving The Poor Leads To More Church Visitors

A LifeWay study finds that many people would visit a church with an active ministry to the community's needy.

5 Major Trends for Churches in America

Thom Rainer offers a list of important trends sure to impact the church in the U.S.

Is Outreach a Program or Lifestyle?

Steve Sjogren offers his thoughts on outreach and servanthood.

10 Ways to Make a Big Impact on a Small Budget

Because big events don't have to mean big budgets.

‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New...

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery. 

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Outreach & Missions