Outreach Leaders

If I Were the Devil

Life is war! Our enemy is powerful, cunning, experienced and supernatural. His minions are multitudinous. His ways are devious and destructive.

Christian, You Are Not the Center of the Universe & It’s Not All About You

There is an assumption that God’s work in the world lives or dies with the status of American cultural Christianity. I've got new for you: It's not all about you!

6 High-Yield New Year’s Resolutions Every Leader Should Make

There are some goals that every leader could benefit from accomplishing.

Ten Reasons I Am Optimistic About the Church in 2019

Despite the tough reality many congregations face today, I remain an obnoxious optimist as we move into 2019.

Lead Yourself First—The 30-Day Challenge

There are plenty of people out there telling you to add this practice to your morning, or to do this one thing daily for instant success. This isn’t that kind of post.

8 Life Reminders From 2018

We still have several days to go in this year—which means that life could still bring difficulty and/or great joy even before a new year begins. Nevertheless, here are eight life reminders that have grabbed my attention this year...

10 Questions to Diagnose the Evangelistic Health of Your Church

Thom Rainer offers a list of compelling questions to help you measure the outreach heartbeat in your church.

5 Ways to Get Closer to God

Getting closer to God involves everyday, practical steps. They may seem a little mundane at first, but they will pay off in the long run.