Outreach Leaders

Are we spreading the aroma of Christ to our neighbors and children, or complaining to them about the events that have been canceled? Do we spend more time grumbling about the government, or gracing others with our steadfast hope that transcends circumstances?

Often, it is the things left unsaid that really begin to erode the passion and soul of a missionary. Here are just a few of the things missionaries won't tell you…

Face masks matter. While there may have been confusing, conflicting reports early on during the outbreak, there is now growing evidence that face masks help reduce the transmission of droplets.

When we read the Bible cover to cover focusing on this theme, we will be blown away by how lavishly generous our Lord is. Accordingly, by grace, we should experience a transformed heart that replaces joy in getting with joy in giving.

"It strikes me as odd when a church’s outreach efforts advertise elements that only believers would be interested in."

Although many churches need to communicate less, there are two areas where churches need to step up their communication efforts, to do that is to communicate with a better strategy.

According to Dungy, the show takes viewers inside the lives of players and coaches, revealing “what is important to these Christian athletes and what makes them tick.”

When I think about the church's digital presence, my mind returns to the same principles that guided the building committee years ago. I love my church's building. Perhaps absence is indeed making the heart grow fonder because I've found myself thinking a lot about that building lately.