Articles for Outreach & Missions

5 Short-Timers Who Don’t Really Help Church Attendance

There are five types of individuals who are most likely to not stay very long. I’m afraid there is nothing in this article that will help you keep them. But perhaps, if you have advanced warning, their departure won’t hurt so much.

What Does the Bible Say About Domestic Violence?

What does the Bible say about domestic abuse victims? Despite it being a reality within the church, we have largely remained silent on the abuse so embedded in our homes and neighborhoods.

100 Three-Word Posts for Online Outreach

To get your creative muscle amped, we’d like to get you thinking in even shorter bursts of truth for online outreach.

8 Signs You Love Legalism More Than Jesus

Legalism is adding anything to the gospel. Legalism in the church takes the words “Follow me” and adds stipulations, clauses and barriers. Find out the eight signs you love legalism more than Jesus.

Building a Great Church Usher Team

In the same way that not just anyone can be on the worship team, work in children’s ministry or lead a small group, not just anyone can be a church usher. The right gifts, passion, and ability make a big difference.

Sharing Jesus in the Muddy Water of Modern Culture

I have a few gripes with some of the methodology that is prevalent out there today when it comes to sharing Jesus. The biggest, of course, is that many are not clear on the gospel of grace. But,  I guess, muddy water is better than no water at all.

5 Ways Resilient Leaders Learn to Bounce Back

Consider these practical steps you can apply in your life and leadership to ‘bounce back’ more quickly, and join the ranks of resilient leaders.

Beyond Invite and Invest: A Better Plan for Outreach

The church plan for outreach used to be all about the invite. Everyone went to church whether they wanted to or not. It was a cultural expectation.