Articles for Outreach & Missions
The Measure of Our Success
I’ve personally wrestled with this; and I’ve watched thousands do the same; and it’s literally killing many of us! Thus, this “impassioned plea to pastors” is for all of us to radically alter the measures of our success.
Articles for Outreach & Missions
10 Questions More Important Than ‘What Was Your Sunday Attendance?’
On any given Sunday, even the smallest, simplest church service juggles an amazing array of complex issues. From set-up to attendance to events.
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8 Marks of Evangelistic Churches
Most churches in North America are not evangelistic. My role as Professor of Evangelism and Missions, though, allows me to learn about churches that are breaking this trend.
Outreach Leaders
4 Steps To Accelerate Your Church’s Global Outreach Plan
Are you trying to grow your church’s involvement in global outreach? That’s wonderful — and it can be so difficult too! Church leaders often face serious obstacles when they try to put a global outreach program into action.
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6 Effective Ways To Follow Up With First-Time Guests
First-time guests follow-up is a significant role in the guest experience. Maximize the follow-up with creativity and authenticity.
Articles for Outreach & Missions
When Attrition Is Leaving For All The Wrong Reasons
Some attrition is expected and healthy. But far too many people leave churches for the wrong reasons.
Articles for Outreach & Missions
Church Attendance Is Dying. Here’s What’s Next:
Church attendance is dying. Big time. in the future church only the engaged will attend because only the engaged will remain.
Articles for Outreach & Missions
7 Marks of a Good Apology vs. 8 Marks of a Bad Apology
When we direct repentance toward a person we have offended, we often call it an apology. For this reason, Christians should be better at apologizing than anyone else.
