Articles for Outreach & Missions

Getting Closer To God

We should expect to experience God’s presence in church but fortunately we don’t have to wait for Sunday to feel closer to God- nor do we need to remain passive – hoping somehow closeness to God might occur-since we are urged to “seek God.”

What Does Prophecy Look Like Today?

What does the New Testament gift of prophecy look like when it’s being exercised today?

Four Ways Your Church Can Care for the Poor

We must care about the poor because Jesus did. We don’t have a choice. So how can we help the people in our churches minister to the poor?

What Our Entertainment Says About Us

Even the communities of faith to which we belong are susceptible to the ugliness of idolatry through our entertainment choices.

Hey, Boomers! Let’s Step Up and Be the Elders the Church Desperately Needs Right Now

We are desperate for elders in the church right now. Here's how you can help fill a need.

When You Fail at Experiencing and Expressing Love

Scripture belabors the point that God loves you but He does not say that others ought to make you feel loved. Let's talk about when you fail at experiencing and expressing love.

Should Christians Abandon Christmas?

There’s nothing in the Bible telling us to celebrate Christmas each year, far less celebrate it on December 25. So why do we?

Make the Most of Your Christmas Tree

The Advent season is a gift to Christian parents because it affords you a focused opportunity to talk to your children about the most profoundly important things in all of life.