Articles for Outreach & Missions

Church health is the key to church growth. What then is the secret to church health? In a word, it’s balance!

Pretending to be someone they’re not is fun for my kids, but even as adults we do a very similar thing, don’t we? As adults, we often put on “masks” trying to be someone different. Unlike our kids though, it’s not a good thing!

Christian dogma is not inherently problematic, but it should not lead us to tribalism. Christianity should transform our dogma into something useful in service to God and others.

Looking back, though, the best leaders I ever had shared some common traits. There were things that set them apart from other leaders, helped them be successful, and caused me to take notice in them.

For Christians, we cannot let ourselves be sucked into fear. It is contrary, even antithetical, to whom Jesus has called us to be in the world, no matter how much we disagree with Islam, or any other religion for that matter.

Why aren't people getting invited to church? Church members invite their friends to come to church because the members love their church, are proud of it, and have experienced spiritual life change. So if your members aren't inviting their friends, it's wise to ask why.

Little ones don’t worry about where they’ll go tomorrow or whether they’ll have enough to eat or drink.

I grew up in a different era, and my models of leadership operated differently than many strong leaders do today. In addition, I can get self-centered and self-focused.