Outreach Leaders

Summer is a time when things aren’t so chaotic and people are a little less tense. And it's a GREAT time as a church to make yourself known in your community. We’ve got seven summer outreach ideas for you to do this year.

Many years ago, an old man who experienced a revival when he was younger was asked why the revival ended. His eyes were filled with holy fire when he cried, “When you lay hold of God, never, never, never let go!”

Looking for a help in answering common objections to our faith? James Emery White ’s A Search for the Spiritual: Exploring Authentic Christianity (Baker Books) is an excellent resource.

In an interview with ChurchLeaders, creator John Bolin describes the unique format and story of "The Thorn.” He also reveals why pastors and congregants should see the show—and invite their churched and unchurched friends to join them.

When God made the family, he started by giving it a man — to lead it, to direct it, and to guide it. This wasn’t by accident, but by design.

If quoting “revival” frustrates you, don’t stop reading quite yet. I use those quotes with great intentionality.

It's not pleasant to perform an autopsy of a dead church. My friend from the church called to tell me the news. I took no pleasure in discovering that not only was my diagnosis correct, I had mostly gotten right all the signs of the impending death of the church.

Is God on the move at Asbury University? Here’s a simple litmus test.