Outreach Leaders

Early church practices weren’t confined to the first century—they are enduring principles that still carry life-transforming power. While the world has changed dramatically, the core of Christian identity and mission remains the same.

I’ve lost count of the number of Christians who’ve told me they either stopped attending or left because they couldn’t make any friends at church.

One of the biggest mission fields may be in your church every week.

Given our society’s hyper-individualized view of truth, high-profile Christian scandals, and spiritual resistance to the gospel, is evangelism even plausible today? Should we just redouble our commitment to our local churches and let people follow their hearts?

Demonstrating faith in the workplace doesn’t require a microphone or spotlight. It begins with quiet consistency, continues with respectful dialogue, and grows through prayer and patience.

The really hurtful moments happen when you “step on each other’s hearts,” things we should never do in marriage and wound your spouse on an emotional level.

"The story of Juneteenth reminds me of how many followers of Jesus live enslaved to sin and dark powers, even though they have been set free by Jesus," says Dr. Derwin Gray.

What’s your least favorite part of doing pastoral ministry? For me, I think it’s having confrontational meetings—even though I know they’re necessary at times.