Articles for Outreach & Missions

God created us for heaven, but the rebellion of the human race, in which we are all participating, has destined us for hell. Hell, not heaven, is our default destination.

When we pursue peace, our love for others is more than just surface-level platitudes. We invest ourselves emotionally in the pain of our brothers and sisters. We share it and bear it because people won’t care what you have to say until they are convinced you really care for them.

My question is, would I be fully accepted with no judgment and fully welcome and able to serve at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church?

In his very first acts of ministry, Jesus unleashed the power of transformation.

Is your life characterized bymercy, justice and generosity? If not, Zacchaeus would say, “I don’t think you’ve met the same guy I have. There’s no way to encounter that kind of grace and stay the same. There’s just no way.”

Do we avoid all things that reek of jelly beans or chocolate Easter bunnies during this most holy of weekends? Do we refuse to allow our children to participate?

It’s time for American church leaders to recognize that a missional, multiethnic church is the future, says Dr. Derwin Gray, who argues that we need to follow Norwegian church leaders in embracing how Jesus is building his transcultural church.

When the needle dips—when you lose your joy—you should take note of your joyless christianity. To stay safe, you need to pay attention to your joy.