Articles for Outreach & Missions

Why Can’t So Many Who Say They Reject Jesus Stop Talking About Him?

It would seem to me that if I wanted to reject Jesus or had walked away from the Church, I would be focused on where I’m going, not where I’d been. I’d be writing about the next big thing in my life, or the journey to get there.

Online Church Events Are Here to Stay — 3 Keys to Success

The entire world is figuring out how to work more online, and while some of us have been leading online church events for ten plus years, many churches are experiencing this new online reality for the first time.

Do People Really Become More Religious in Times of Crisis?

Does crisis make people more religious? Organized religion has been on the decline for decades in the United States. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found that online searches for the word “prayer” soared to their highest level ever in over 90 countries.

Take the #Oneadaychallenge in May!

Will you take the #OneADayChallenge in May (or whenever you read this)? Go for a full month of faith sharing the Good News of Jesus and watch how it will strengthen your faith, soften your heart and open your eyes.

What Is the Mission of the Church?

The word mission is not a biblical word, so we must define what we mean when we talk about a mission. The word mission...

The Beloved Church Coffee Hour May Soon Return as COVID-19 Fades

People don’t come to the coffee hour just for a cup of joe; they want human connection, something many people have missed during the pandemic.

Jen Hatmaker and the Made-to-Order Gospel

While Jen Hatmaker self-identifies as a Christian leader, her interpretations of Scripture, statistics, and studies seem rooted in a worldview that opposes biblical Christianity.

Oh God, Rend the Heavens and Heal Our Crippled Churches and Dying Nation

If we are to expect God to heal the crippled church and our dying nation, we must pray like Isaiah, “Oh God, rend the heavens and come down” (Isaiah 64:1).