Outreach Leaders
3 Principles for Partnership from the Bible Translation Movement
As we all know, the concept of partnership is very biblical. It is core to who God is as He works in partnership as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Do Something Fun Today
This week make plans to enjoy your life! Do something fun! Ride a roller coaster, plan a vacation, sleep without setting an alarm clock… Or dare I say it…turn off your phone.
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What Rembrandt Teaches Us About the Gospel
Rembrandt was not a preacher, but he did preach with his paint, and he did proclaim with his brushes. His legacy is one of someone who, in the middle of the storm after losing three children, pointed us to Christ. He still does.
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What Pastors Need Now More Than Ever
Church leaders, particularly pastors and ministry staff leaders, are struggling like never before.
A recent issue of Christianity Today had the cover story is “Emptied...
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Former Atheist Shares One Easy Way to Grow Your Church
As an atheist, I was convinced God did not exist. But then something remarkable happened that changed my life. Trust me: People are open to considering God; they’re hungry for Him. But they want to consider His message on their terms. Here's how your church can respond.
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12 Characteristics of Evangelistic Pastors
In almost 25 years of studying churches in North America, never have I yet found an evangelistic church that was not led by a strongly evangelistic pastor. Here are 12 characteristics of evangelistic pastors.
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How to Follow Up With First-Time Guests Online
Many churches follow a Sunday morning ritual of asking “Who is new?” and then handing out connect cards to visitors. The next step is where many churches go wrong. Either they fail to follow up completely, or they only make a one-time effort to reach out to first-time guests.
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Jesus Left Sinful People in Charge of His Church
There’s one thing it seems we universally hate: Jesus left his church—his precious blood-bought bride—in the hands of sinful people.