Articles for Outreach & Missions

Bible Status in America: 5 Major Concerns

The research reveals some troubling and concerning Bible status trends, trends which ministry leaders should be burdened over and pray for wisdom in how to address.

10 Steps To Immediate Church Growth (That Most Churches Won’t Take)

What if I gave you a list of 10 things that any church could do that would bring almost immediate renewal and growth?

Help! My Teen Is Abandoning Christ

It's scary when teens decide they are leaving Christianity. If you are in this situation with your teenager, here are 8 things you can do.

We Remember Dr. King’s Message but Have We Missed His Point?

Nearly every schoolchild can tell you Dr. King “had a dream,” but perhaps only one in ten can articulate that dream.

If You Are Not Chasing Jesus, Then You Are Chasing Death

There are many things in this world that constantly pull and beg for our attention, our heart, our worship and our souls.

I Prayed the Wrong Way for Years—I Learned This Secret and Everything Changed

If I’m being honest, prayer is one of the places where I struggle the most in my walk with God.

The Dumbing Down of Christianity

Are we creating ignorant Christians by dumbing down Christianity? I would go so far as to say there is a fear of knowledge in evangelical Christianity. But normally in relationships, the more we love someone, the more we want to know about that person.

Familiarity Blindness in your Church: 7 Ways to Cure It

Familiarity blindness afflicts many church ministries. We get accustomed to doing things a certain way, become so familiar with our surroundings, or slip into a ministry rut that we become oblivious to their staleness or their need for change.