Outreach Leaders

What Makes Prayer So Difficult. And Why We Keep at It

Events like the National Day of Prayer keep us focused on the importance of prayer, and probably dump a load of guilt on all of us for not praying more or better.

5 Things to Do While You Are Single

Being single isn’t a disease. It’s an opportunity for you to grow, learn and experience life in a way that you won’t be able to when you are married. Here are 5 things to do while you’re single.

In Nigeria, Kidnapped, Raped, Mocked, Saved by God: A Boko Haram Survivor’s Story of Radical Forgiveness

Sexual violence is a characteristic of the ongoing insurgency, during which thousands of women and girls have been kidnapped and raped by Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.

Social Media in a Replant: 5 Pointers

In days gone by, the church with the highest steeple in town would receive the most visits from newcomers. Today, most people find a church by first visiting that church online. The online presence of a church is experienced two ways: the website and the church’s social media presence.

Stop Doing Everything

Being a workaholic may not be your reason for striving to do all the ministry. I’ve spoken with other pastors who have openly admitted that their motivation for hoarding all the ministry responsibility stemmed from pride. Others mentioned it provided them a sense of job security. There are several reasons for why leaders choose to do everything on their own.

4 Types of Unconnected People and How to Connect Them

"Relentlessly communicate the importance of being connected."

We Are Not Healthy and We Are Not Fooling Anyone

I’m troubled by what’s happening in my denomination. I was born and raised in a Southern Baptist Church. I’ve been a Southern Baptist all my life. I’ve watched our denomination go through the Conservative Resurgence and a return to the inerrancy of Scripture. Yet, there are issues that can’t be ignored and problems that won’t seemingly go away.

The Ebb and Flow of Physical Attraction in Marriage

If you are dealing with a lack of physical attraction in marriage, here are three big picture themes to address. Then you can move past the superficial emotion of infatuation and live in a place of deliberate adoration.