Outreach Leaders

6 Ways to Stop Thinking Fearful Thoughts

If only getting rid of annoying, repeated thoughts was that easy. If only we could get the anxious thoughts plaguing our minds to go away, then maybe our anxiety would stop rearing its restless head.

How to Lose First Time Guests in 10 Minutes

I pray we all become great at welcoming first time guests to church in the same way we would graciously welcome someone into our homes. The Gospel is just too important for us to miss some of the basics of hospitality.

That’s Just Your Interpretation

It’s all too common for someone to point out something the Bible says and have somebody respond, “Well, that’s just your interpretation,” as if when it comes to what the Bible says there’s nothing more than personal opinion.

11 Problems With Church Parking Lots

In these days of COVID, church parking lots have become more important; in fact, they’re where the worship service takes place in some cases.

The Church and Mental Illness

When it comes to mental health and the church, there are three points that I want to lay out to encourage all of us to effectively confront the stigma of mental illness.

The Need of the Hour: to Make Disciples

Yes, we are talking about evangelism, but I actually see training believers in this area as the heart of my calling: to make disciples.

Profit Plus Purpose: Using Business Know-How To Change Lives in Rwanda

Jon Porter is making a profit thanks to his business acumen. But he’s also making an impact for Christ—and making life-changing impacts for a community of people in need.

Why Did the Spirit Drive Jesus out Into the Wilderness?

In Mark's gospel account, Jesus’ baptism is a moment of glory. But then the Spirit enters in, like a bouncer, and immediately throws Jesus out into the wilderness. Why is that?