Articles for Outreach & Missions

How I Use the Pilgrim’s Progress in Evangelism

I believe with all my heart that faith (only) comes from hearing and hearing from the word of God. (Rom. 10:17) But over the years I have found myself using "The Pilgrim’s Progress" at some point during an evangelistic encounter.

Strike While the Iron is COLD

In practical terms what does strike while the iron is hot mean -- because the fact of the matter is most days the iron isn't hot.

The Crisis in American Missions and What You Can Do About It

Due to a subtle, yet profound, shift in decision-making, missions activities in U.S. congregations are less impactful because they are designed to satisfy members’ needs rather than make a difference in the world. 

Don’t Change People – Love Them

I love seeing people changed by the love God. But regardless of how much God decides to use me, I alone cannot change people. This is God’s job, not mine.

Sharing the Peace – What Does it Mean?

Whether or not we touch physically sharing the Peace with each other is to, through prayer, cultivate a greater awareness of our deep unity with and connection to each other as the Body of Christ.

Rehab for the Fault-Finding Addicts We’ve Become

There is a lot of faultfinding in the world these days. The problem with the world, it seems, is other people. Many have given up loving one another for the sake of “othering” one another instead.

To Share Your Faith You Should Mark Your New Testament

While cleaning out my mother’s house, I recently came across my grandmother’s Bible. I was surprised and encouraged to see that someone had taught her how to use the New Testament to share your faith.

Will the Sunday After Easter Be a Letdown?

Last Sunday was a major event in your church, but don't let it make every other week less holy. Find out more about the Sunday after Easter.