Articles for Outreach & Missions

Small Groups: On Campus or Off Campus

I'm struck by the number of young leaders I know who’ve planted churches in facilities without capacity for small groups, but they now would like the option of groups meeting on a campus.

How I Learned to Embrace the Stand and Greet Time

I just plain need to get over myself, because that’s what the Christian life is all about.

How to Mobilize Our Churches to Finish the Task

More than 2 billion people have never even heard the message of Jesus, so it’s time to take a radical stand and say, “This has to be completed in our generation.”

5 Crucial Attitude Differences Between Churches That Grow and Churches That Don’t

There are some not-so-subtle differences in attitude between churches that grow and churches that don't.

7 Best Practices of First-time Guest Gifts at Your Church

The guest gifts your church uses actually say a lot about your church and your congregation.

5 Ways to Get Closer to God

The reality is that we can’t do everything on our own, so admitting this will not only show a sense of humility in your life but will also show God that you have faith in his strength and guidance

Dear Mormon—I Can’t Call You a Brother in Christ

How can we determine if Mormonism is Christian or cult? Based on foundational doctrinal evidence—I can’t embrace Mormons as fellow Christians.

What Really Strong People Do in Critical Times

Asking someone for help takes courage and strength. I’m well aware it feels otherwise, like we’re at the end of our rope and cannot think of anything to do. But only the truly strong person will ask for help.