Articles for Outreach & Missions

Stop Comparing Your Marriage to Past Relationships

We all come into marriage with a past. Our upbringing. Our past experiences. Our previous decisions. Here's why you need to stop comparing your marriage to past relationships.

Bad Religion—How 3 American Heresies Impact Missions at Home and Abroad

The book "Bad Religion" focuses on the rise of three heresies—the prosperity gospel, Christian nationalism and God-within theology. I believe these three schools of thought have a tremendous bearing on how we understand and go about missions in the majority world.

Why Most Established Churches Need Revitalization

A need for revitalization does not necessarily mean an entire church is unhealthy. Even the healthiest of established churches have at least one area...

Do You Need to Forgive the Season?

Christmas blues can hit us when we're not looking for them. We may miss a lost loved one, grieve poor choices, or even feel our lives should be better than they are. Whether you have someone to forgive, or need to forgive yourself, don't let the season knock you down.

3 Prayer Priorities for America in December

Now is the time that millions of Americans should rally together to pray for America continually. This type of conviction is motivated by our deep belief in God, His infallible Word, the Bible and our continual longing to see every person in America and the world to experience Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Friendly, Caring and Carrying Churches

As I see it, some churches work to be more friendly—and that’s good. Some move beyond being friendly and move to caring—and that’s better.

Under Christmas Attack

You and your family are under attack. You probably won’t feel the siege—it’s subtle, seductive and attractive—and that’s why this attack is infinitely more dangerous.

It’s Not Our Job to “Finish” the Missionary Task

Rather than aiming to “finish” the missionary task, let’s unite under the more modest banner of simply being faithful to the task.