Articles for Outreach & Missions

8 Terrible Reasons People Leave Church

The recent climate has given way to a mass exodus from churches, mostly for terrible reasons people leave church.

Let’s Make Evangelism Great Again

Today, Derwin Gray calls upon the name of Jesus because the "Naked Preacher," a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, made evangelism great again. Here are five ways we can also.

How to Honor Disrespectful People

None of us are perfect, but that doesn’t mean we are to withhold honor from people who are dishonorable.

Which Nutty Christians to Unfriend on Facebook

A while back, I said “that’s it” and began to unfriend crazy Christians “friends” like I was on crack. Since I thought that you, my dear friends, might want to do the same, I took notes.

Can a Christian Marry a Non-Christian?

Can a Christian marry a non Christian? The truth is that it's far better to live without a spouse and within the company of the church than with someone who is living for a life that’s not eternal.

Finding Balance When Everything Seems Like a “Big Deal”

Senior leaders are called to the work of finding balance all the “big deals” within an organization. As a leader, I have to consistently remind myself one person’s big deal may not be another person’s big deal.

Hell Is Our Default Destination

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 Peace and Unity Seem Impossible

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.