Outreach Leaders

Jesus, Islam and Ramadan

For Christians, we cannot let ourselves be sucked into fear. It is contrary, even antithetical, to whom Jesus has called us to be in the world, no matter how much we disagree with Islam, or any other religion for that matter.

5 Reasons People Aren’t Inviting Friends to Your Church

Why aren't people getting invited to church? Church members invite their friends to come to church because the members love their church, are proud of it, and have experienced spiritual life change. So if your members aren't inviting their friends, it's wise to ask why.

Releasing Our Grip in Order to Live Filled

Little ones don’t worry about where they’ll go tomorrow or whether they’ll have enough to eat or drink.

10 Leadership Tendencies I’m Trying to Change

I grew up in a different era, and my models of leadership operated differently than many strong leaders do today. In addition, I can get self-centered and self-focused.

The 3 Questions Pastors Need to Help New Believers Answer

One of the most confusing things for a new believer is understanding the church.

The Hope of Forgiveness

Many who have trusted in Christ struggle deeply in their consciences over their post-conversion sins.

Five Reasons God May Not Be Answering Your Prayers

Every Christian I know struggles with the reality of unanswered prayer. If you don’t, then either (1) you’ve been a Christian for about 10 minutes or (2) you’re lying.

A Heartbroken Missionary Writes to the American Church

What does it mean to be an authentic church? Without realizing it, many of us have wrapped the culture around our faith and the church, instead of letting our faith transform the culture.