Articles for Outreach & Missions

Four Ways to Fight Discouragement

Discouragement can be a good sign—resistance sometimes means you’re pushing back darkness in some way, and that’s always an uphill battle.

The Problem with ‘Feel Good’ Church

Instead of a feel good church message, we all need to be reminded that a life lived outside of the narrow road, reliant on flesh and personal desires, is not the life God has destined us for.

Finish the Mission: Empowered by the Spirit

Jesus says the kingdom will be established through the power of the Spirit, and the hope of Israel is fulfilled by God’s mission being accomplished throughout the world.

How to Have 100 Percent of Your Prayers Answered

What's the secret to answered prayer? There are a couple clues in the Bible.

God Never Calls Us to a Crazy Pace

I said yes to every. single. opportunity. It sounded smart in 2017.

Why Staying in Your Church Long Term Is Good for You

The church sometimes has a "revolving door" problem. I have heard other pastors call it “the churn” or “hugging a parade.” Why is going to church for the long haul so difficult in our culture?

Should You Earnestly Desire to Prophesy?

And if the spiritual gift of prophecy continues in our day, what are we to do? Paul tells us exactly what to do: “Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.”

Don’t Be a Half-Hearted Christian

We all will leave a legacy of sorts—either a positive one or a negative one. Our lives eventually will come to an end, and each of us will leave a legacy.