Articles for Outreach & Missions

The Counsel and Care of the Elderly

The principle of honoring the elderly is bound up in the fifth commandment. When God commands you to "honor your father and your mother," He is charging you to respect all superiors in age and rank.

Effective Churches Change, But Here Are 7 Signs Your Church Will Never Change

Most effective churches change constantly. But effective churches never change the mission or the message (those are eternal).

An Overlooked Reason for Decline in Seminary Enrollment

Declining seminary enrollment and shifts in theological education are complex issues. I do not wish to make light of such or state the problem may be solved with one quick-fix. We did not get here overnight and no solution will arrive overnight.

Why the Missional Movement Will Fail

Mike Breen believes the missional movement lacks at least one vital aspect. Do you know what it is?

What Reading the Bible Is Really About

For many people, growth in Christ is primarily growth in knowledge of Bible facts and doctrines. Maybe you love digging deep in the Bible, unpacking original meaning, listening to sermon podcasts, and reading books. And I’m right there with you; I love knowledge.

What Does the Bible Say About Singleness?

If you’re single, I know you often hear messages about how marriage completes people. I’m sure you’ve even heard it in the church. But that is a deeply-held myth that is dispelled throughout the Bible.

5 Tips for Broken Relationships in the Church

Relational casualties, broken relationships, will come with close friends, church board members, core group participants, and treasurers, and sometimes from their own children.

Why Christians Can Be Calm in a Crazy World

The truth of God’s Sovereignty should serve to remind us the world will never spin out of God’s control.