Articles for Outreach & Missions

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.

Quit Asking God to Join Your Side

Sometimes we ask for God's favor by asking him to join "our side." An example from Joshua teaches us that asking God to be on our side is the wrong request.

Day Off for Ministry Leaders: A Case for Mondays and a Case for Fridays

Ministry leaders must take a day off each week or they lack the moral authority to encourage those they serve to rest.

Let’s Just Be Honest and Admit We Hate One Another

We hate one another. This is the conclusion I came to in reading through Proverbs 10:12.

How Does Your Social Media Presence Reflect Your Faith?

As a Christ-follower, you have to think about how you engage online. Next time your Facebook feed becomes one long dialogue on the latest social issue, think through these three steps before you join the conversation.