Outreach Leaders

How to Share the Gospel at Christmas Without Being Pushy

This Christmas, pray for sensitivity rather than strategy. Ask God to make you attentive to opportunities, patient in timing, and gentle in tone.

If I Were a Pastor Again at Christmas Time

Christmas ministry: I would visit every nursing home in the area with gifts. I would take along a child or two.

9 Christmas Church Outreach Reminders

Not everybody knows the story of Jesus. But everyone's heard of Christmas.

From the Church to the Community: Practical Outreach Strategies That Actually Build Relationships

Smaller churches sometimes feel they can’t compete with larger outreach programs. The truth is, small efforts can have big impact.

Following Jesus in a Hostile World – Would You Get Arrested for Him?

America is no longer a Christian nation. Jesus followers are starting to get persecuted, if not arrested, for the way they live. I say it's about time.

Why Churches Should Go Portable First With Their Next—And Maybe Every New—Location

While your church's long-term goal might be a permanent facility, starting with a portable church model is often the wisest decision.

Do We Really Care About the Great Commission?

How long are we going to place our preferences over Jesus’ passion, called the Great Commission? 

Billy Graham: Keys to Living a Life Aligned With God’s Kingdom

Faith is strengthened in adversity, not comfort. Like Abraham, Joseph, and Daniel, believers are called to trust God in the fire.

14 Questions God Will Never Ask You

He doesn’t care about trends or fads, new theologies or old ones. He cares about us loving one another and reflecting His Son to the world.

How Believers Can Stand Firm in Uncertain Times

Choosing faith over fear equips believers to stand firm, shine as lights in darkness, and encourage others to do the same.

High-Priced Mission Trip Mistakes

Why giving away freebies on mission trips might hurt more than they help, and what you can do about it.