Articles for Outreach & Missions

Why Doesn’t God Answer All My Prayers? Because Some of Them Are Stupid

Have you ever asked yourself, "Why doesn't god answer my prayers?" It might sound harsh, but maybe one of the main reasons for our unanswered prayers is that we keep praying stupid prayers asking God to do stupid things.

How (and Why) to Stop Asking God to Change Your Spouse

Are you focused less on how to love your spouse and more on how to change your spouse? Here's how practicing a new habit changed the way I thought about, acted toward, and spoke about my wife.

Four Ways to Honor Christ’s Birthday Celebration

Filled with joy, the Magi brought thoughtful and significant gifts, worthy of a King, a Priest and a Savior.

One Way to Increase the Commitment Level of Your Members

How is the church commitment level where you are? Believe it or not, you have the power to revolutionize how committed people are to your church.

Celebrating Awesome Wives: How to Spot One, How to Keep One

A godly wife isn't easy to find! There are several qualities husbands most admire in their wives long-term. When looking for a future wife, you would do well to consider them!

Apocalypse at Christmastime

Christmastime doesn't seem like the best time to be reading Revelation. But there's much to be gleaned there even during the holidays.

Sex Crimes, Moral Failures and Guarding Yourself from Becoming a Statistic

Moral compromise is a real danger for church leaders. We must take this threat seriously and put a high priority on drawing near to Jesus and to our spouses.

7 Simple Ways to Wow First-Time Church Visitors

Church visitors want to feel welcome! As church leaders, it is paramount that we develop healthy, organic responses to first-time visitors within our church families.