Outreach Leaders

Living in the Aftermath of Suicide

More than 42,000 people die by suicide every year in the U.S., and each one leaves behind on average six to 10 survivors—spouses, parents, children, other family and friends who are devastated by the loss.

Living With a Confident Expectation of the Goodness of God

As one who has received criticisms over the years, I want to share with you personally five perspectives that have helped me deal with them. To be transparent, I don’t always focus on these perspectives. But, when I do, I find God working in me in a redemptive way.

Meet Generation…Alpha

Generation Alpha, arguably too early to name and too early to designate, are those born beginning in 2010 (the same year Apple debuted the iPad).

What I Learned When My Position Was Mocked – Mike Leake

It was my favorite class. At least for the first half of the semester. I loved the passion with which the professor destroyed the...

Too Good to Be True

The word rolls off our tongue so easily. Good. “Wow, this cereal is so good!” “We had a good time at the park.” “Let me tell you where...

When Busy Becomes Too Busy: The Essential Business of Staying Connected to Your Heart

A few weeks ago, as I was talking with one of my mentors, my answer to a question she asked me left me in...

2 Reasons Christian Leaders Can Take Risks (More Than Other Leaders Can)

I have often challenged leaders to be find seasons of being overwhelmed because you will only grow if you are overwhelmed and take risks—risks of taking on more responsibility or chasing after a big goal.

Why Christian Movies Are So Terrible

Why does it seem like the only good "Christian movies" are the ones made by the world's artists with Christian themes ("The Passion of the Christ," "Silence," etc.)?