Articles for Outreach & Missions

Newlyweds can postpone some things. But there are some mighty important matters they need to deal with head on and face immediately.

Everything I aspire to be as a husband is because of what the Bible calls me to be. And since Jesus was never married, I have to take the bulk of my instruction as a biblical husband from the other words of Scripture, which I take to be as authoritative as the “red letters” of Jesus.

You’ve been there. You start the new year with the lofty goal of reading through the entire Bible before the next new year and...

What is the biggest waste of a pastor's time? Here's a look at some of the greatest time drainers for pastors and staff, with suggestions about improving each of them.

Church leaders might think they know why people leave church, all while being very mistaken. Here are 5 ways churches contribute to the reasons why people leave them.

All church leaders must be on guard against immorality. Some time ago, a good friend of mine disqualified himself from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship. I want to offer these thoughts in an effort to spare us, our families, and our churches from experiencing a similar fate.

If you quit going to church for a whole year and don't regret your actions, you should just admit, “I’m not a Christian and don’t believe all that Bible stuff. Church is for people who take the Lord seriously."

We cannot avoid uncertainty in this life, but we can respond to it in a Christ-honoring and soul-profiting fashion.