Articles for Outreach & Missions

If you see these dating red flags, get out of that relationship! Never marry someone hoping he will change.

If we look at Bible verses about sexual purity, it's obvious that purity is just as much for the Gen X’ers and the Baby Boomers as it is for Generation Z. Basically, it doesn’t matter if your 15 or 55. We're all called to be pure.

Every church has a culture. But how do you know if your church culture is toxic? More importantly, how would you know whether you’re creating a toxic church culture as a leader?

The more invested and comprehensive we are in the various facets of ‘following Jesus,’ the more we will flourish in the world as children of God and kingdom contributors, and be able to engage in missional living.

Don't hesitate: determine what you know you need to do—even write it down—then create a clear plan of action to align yourself with what God wants from you.

Looking for a help in answering common objections to our faith? James Emery White ’s A Search for the Spiritual: Exploring Authentic Christianity (Baker Books) is an excellent resource.

In an interview with ChurchLeaders, creator John Bolin describes the unique format and story of "The Thorn.” He also reveals why pastors and congregants should see the show—and invite their churched and unchurched friends to join them.

It's not pleasant to perform an autopsy of a dead church. My friend from the church called to tell me the news. I took no pleasure in discovering that not only was my diagnosis correct, I had mostly gotten right all the signs of the impending death of the church.