Outreach Leaders

Things I’ve Failed to Do When People Left Our Church

What should pastors do when people are leaving church? I’ve recently been freshly convicted of some habits and learned some valuable lessons about the answer to this question.

Rick Warren: How to Keep the People You’re Reaching

Reaching people and keeping the people you reach are the only two ways to experience net growth as a church, according to Rick Warren. And you must focus on both.

Dr. Benji Kelley & George Franco on Building a Team in a Fast Growing Church

Two church leaders talk about how they are building their staff team.

6 Ways the Local Church Can Set the Table for Discipleship

Lay leadership and vision from the pulpit are two ways to help your members grow in Christ.

7 Stupid Distractions Every Leader Should Eliminate

Ever notice your day seems to vaporize and you wonder what happened to all your best intentions?

9 Bible Verses for Depression to Shine Light Into Darkness

Are there Bible verses for depression? It depends on what you mean. The Bible is not a dispensary that we come to for our daily dose of inspiration or good feelings. Nevertheless, there are Bible verses that speak to depression.

Where Is the Next Billy Graham?

Jesus will build his church, with us or without us. But if we are going to be faithful to him, we must share his mission.

How to Reach 100 New Guests This Year

Are you wondering how to grow church attendance significantly? If your church is serious about reaching new people, particularly those who are not attending any other church, here are five things to consider.