Outreach Leaders

18 Questions About Faith and Mental Illness

The purpose of these questions is to expand our thinking about mental illness.

I Failed My New Year’s Resolutions…Did You?

I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but whatever your New Year’s Resolution is this year there’s a high chance that you’ve already failed at it.

The Five Hour Challenge: Turning Your Church Outwardly Focused

If the pastors and church leaders are not serious about reaching people with the gospel, you can’t expect the members to do so.

Practical Principles for Powerful Worship

“You cannot divide human beings into those who worship and those who don’t. Everybody worships; it’s just a matter of what, or whom, we serve.”

John the Baptist—A Model for Church Planters

John understood the implications of his ministry of prophetic preparation. He knew that his unique role had a built-in expiration date. In fact, he was working toward that end.

Is Suicide the Unpardonable Sin?

Suicide is a sin, but because of a blood-stained cross and empty tomb, it’s NOT an unpardonable sin.

Mega Pastoral Vacancies in Mega-Churches

You could see it unfolding. Boomer megachurch pastors are retiring. The number grows every month. And, as we thought might take place, the churches are having difficulty finding their successors.

3 Things to Do When You Are Waiting on God

Waiting for God to work in the life of your church can be challenging, and it’s easy to be discouraged. As you work, and work, and work with your people, you may not observe any tangible results (fruit) for months, years, or ever.