Outreach Leaders

Do People Really Become More Religious in Times of Crisis?

Does crisis make people more religious? Organized religion has been on the decline for decades in the United States. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found that online searches for the word “prayer” soared to their highest level ever in over 90 countries.

Take the #Oneadaychallenge in May!

Will you take the #OneADayChallenge in May (or whenever you read this)? Go for a full month of faith sharing the Good News of Jesus and watch how it will strengthen your faith, soften your heart and open your eyes.

12 Memorial Day Sermon Resources

Memorial Day is a time of remembrance for those who have given their lives in military service for our nation. How can your church...

Jesus the Outdoorsman

Jesus loved the very creation that he had made at the beginning of time. He invested himself in the creation.  He shaped and sculpted the mountains with his powerful words. Then he became a man and climbed them. 

What Is the Mission of the Church?

The word mission is not a biblical word, so we must define what we mean when we talk about a mission. The word mission...

The Beloved Church Coffee Hour May Soon Return as COVID-19 Fades

People don’t come to the coffee hour just for a cup of joe; they want human connection, something many people have missed during the pandemic.

Jen Hatmaker and the Made-to-Order Gospel

While Jen Hatmaker self-identifies as a Christian leader, her interpretations of Scripture, statistics, and studies seem rooted in a worldview that opposes biblical Christianity.

Oh God, Rend the Heavens and Heal Our Crippled Churches and Dying Nation

If we are to expect God to heal the crippled church and our dying nation, we must pray like Isaiah, “Oh God, rend the heavens and come down” (Isaiah 64:1).