Outreach Leaders

9 Things About America That Surprise Returning Missionaries

I spend a lot of time with missionaries. In many cases, I’m with missionaries who’ve returned to the States for various reasons. I often ask them what most surprised them when they returned to the States.

Church Planter Explains Impact of Coronavirus Response in Italy

God is at work and the church is rising up during the coronavirus response in Italy. A church planter in Rome gives his firsthand account.

Starting a Women’s Ministry Program From the Ground-Up

Just how do you go about starting a women’s ministry? I realized quickly that the philosophy — the "whys" — behind the women’s ministry would be the most important decision I ever made.

5 Reasons Growth May Be More Difficult in Your Church

One no longer has to be a Christian or in a church to be accepted by society. That relatively easy pool of prospective attendees for our churches is disappearing.

5 Smart Ways To Build Trust in Your Marriage

So trust is pretty important in marriage. Some of you that are married have a decent amount of trust in your relationship. How great...

Surrender Your Right to Be Angry With Your Spouse

Every married person will benefit from surrendering the right to be angry with your spouse. Here's how.

5 Reasons Why You May Need to Break Off a Relationship

Loyalty is good. I'm a loyal guy. But I've found that my loyalty can also be a weakness. Sometimes the most loyal thing I can do is to break off a relationship that's dysfunctional.

Believers in East Asia Grow in Faith During Coronavirus Outbreak

As the coronavirus has spread throughout East Asia and other parts of the world, God’s provision has come through a simple conviction to keep trusting Him and walking in faith even when they do not have a clear answer as to when this season will end.