Articles for Outreach & Missions

Antisemitism in the West Is Out in the Open, Not Hiding in Plain Sight

For several years, Christians United for Israel (CUFI) has been deeply concerned that antisemitism was hiding in plain sight in the US and Europe. But today, anti-Israel sentiment has largely shed this pretense.

What to Do if Church Volunteers Don’t Come Back for a While

Let your hard-working volunteers know that they are welcome to come back as worshipers even if they’re not ready to pitch in as volunteers yet. This should be a no-guilt, no-strings-attached, sincere offer.

The Difference Between Change and Transformation

Change and transformation are connected, though. Every transformation requires changes, but not all changes are transformational.

Two ‘Christian Swear Words’ We Need to Lose from Our Vocabulary

There are a couple words we might describe as "Christian swear words." These two four-letter words are ones we Christians need to eliminate from our vocabularies. Why? Because they are unbiblical and atheistic.

4 Reasons Why Pastors Should Publish

Being a pastor is hard, time-consuming work. So why would you, as one of these hardworking pastors, want to make your life more stressful by writing a book? Here are four reasons why (most) pastors should publish a book.

Texas School Shooting Begs the Question: Where Is God?

As we look for hope after the evil in Uvalde, we should cry with those who cry, but let's cry out to God.

Beware of Misplaced Missional Energy

Misplaced missional energy isn’t limited to churches. You see it in schools, homeowner’s associations, sports leagues… anywhere people are gathered. 

Why Church Attendance Is Important (Still!)

It's surprising to me how many Christians struggle with the idea of church attendance. We are at a crossroads in our nation on the importance of going to church.