Outreach Leaders

You are cut to the heart when you realize that it was your sin that put Jesus on the cross—when you see Jesus looking at you. It was your refusal to submit to God’s authority, your rebellious attitude to your parents, and your insistence on always doing things your way for which Jesus died.

Muddled though my thoughts and emotions are, one idea has surfaced again and again this week: the priesthood of all believers. Might there be something in this precious doctrine relevant to the church in this moment?

Everyone deals with painful emotions from time to time. You might struggle with anger, envy, fear, or guilt. Regardless, it’s possible to engage an emotional healing process on your journey toward wholeness.

Direct mailings are a lost art — read these tips to revamp them for your ministry.

The acts to sell everything and give away money were commanded to give way to following Jesus. Going for broke was not the goal. Discipleship is.

People have posted passionate rantings on Facebook about their right not to wear a mask. Others have taken a different position and plan to wear a mask. I’m in that latter group. When the church reopens next Sunday, you’ll find me wearing a mask.

The church is going about it all wrong. Just ask this pastor.

It’s easy to say that we want diversity in our homes, our neighborhoods and our MOPS groups, but it’s another thing to intentionally do it. We want to share some practical tips to help move you from just wanting it to actually practicing being a racial bridge-builder.