Articles for Outreach & Missions

9 Reasons Rural Churches Still Matter

Some pastors are uniquely called to serve in smaller settings. They’re usually great shepherds, caring profoundly for their sheep and investing deeply in their lives. God calls them to lead rural churches to flourish.

How to Have a Strong Marriage in 5 Minutes Per Day

When your marriage is struggling, the stress will bleed over into all other parts of your life.

Connecting the Timeless With the Timely

One of the simplest and most helpful ways to move a conversation to the gospel is to simply ask someone to tell you his or her story.

Is Church Optional for Christians?

"Church attendance is a visible expression of an invisible reality: that you are a member of Christ’s Body."

Are Unhappy Christians a Poor Witness?

"In a sense a depressed Christian is a contradiction in terms, and he is a very poor recommendation for the gospel." –Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Effectively Reaching Young Adults

Young adults are trying to connect and will make a lasting connection wherever they can find belonging.

Refuse to Lose Your Gospel Urgency

Don't wait for tragedy to strike. Live in Gospel urgency now by choice and share the message of Jesus with friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and classmates before it's too late.