Outreach Leaders

Every pastor (and every church) benefits from access to excellent discipleship resources. We've gathered some vintage discipleship resources that may not turn up on the first page of a Google search.

Discipleship in the biblical sense involves walking with the teacher and learning from his words, but it is more than that. Christians are called to make disciples, not just converts.

Being a part of a church is an all-consuming endeavor that requires more effort and energy than we would have ever believed when we were in seminary. Considering those circumstances, do you ever have time during your day to worry about church growth?

Why do some leaders seem to be more natural at developing volunteers while others struggle? The good news is that this is not a mystery, and the principles and skills can be learned.

The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. Making clear what is really happening regarding church growth with your leaders is the first step to making an impact in your community.

The tragic truth is that not all children have a father figure in their lives. This Father’s Day, I can’t help but think about the estimated 5 to 8 million children worldwide who live in residential care facilities.

Have you ever asked the question, "Does God forgive abortions?" Several of my own dear friends have had abortions. Each one now carries heavy regret and deep sadness. Women need to know that abortion is not an unforgivable sin.

God builds the church, but He uses people to build it. So, a good question might be, what kind of church member does God use to build a great church?