Articles for Outreach & Missions

11 Totally Honest Responses to the Church Meet and Greet

Some people hear about a church meet and greet and think, "That sounds like fun!" Others hear the same words and and have these responses:

Why Fulfilling the Great Commission Also Means Discipleship

There is a second part to our destiny in Jesus: we have been called to not only be disciples, we’ve been called to make disciples as well. This, too, is fulfilling the Great Commission.

9 Vital Bible Reading Tips

My love for reading the Bible did not come easily, but the more and more I spent time in God’s Word, the more I realized how much I truly needed its presence in my life.

When We Take Communion We Proclaim These 4 Truths

No matter what kinds of failures or struggles we bring into this moment, when we take communion we recognize that Jesus has saved you a seat at his table and invites us to sit with him.

What God’s Micro Communities Should Be For

Society seems divided into all kinds of microcommunities, but issue after issue keeps dividing those micro communities even further. It’s very easy to join the fray.

25 Outstanding Discipleship Resources

Every pastor (and every church) benefits from access to excellent discipleship resources. We've gathered some vintage discipleship resources that may not turn up on the first page of a Google search.

Why Even Worry About Church Growth?

Being a part of a church is an all-consuming endeavor that requires more effort and energy than we would have ever believed when we were in seminary. Considering those circumstances, do you ever have time during your day to worry about church growth?

4 Traits of Leaders Who Thrive in Developing Volunteers

Why do some leaders seem to be more natural at developing volunteers while others struggle? The good news is that this is not a mystery, and the principles and skills can be learned.