Outreach Leaders

When Helping Hurts Vulnerable Children

Research has found that orphanages typically do considerable harm to a child’s development. Unfortunately, despite good intentions, American Christians are often an obstacle to the movement to replace them.

10 Reasons You May Be a Stranger to the Cross

Don’t be a stranger to the cross. You cannot afford to live a life that isn’t fully committed to the cause of Christ.

The Power Is in the Message

So many Christians think they can’t share the Gospel until they’ve built a strong friendship with someone over time and “earned the right to be heard.” But the power is in the message, not the messenger.

5 Times When It’s Difficult to Lead

It's difficult to lead because leadership is the tension between the comfort of where we are and the potential of where we could be.

2 Mistakes Christians Make During LGBTQ+ Pride Month

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and every year seems to turn into more of a spectacle than the last. Here are some thoughts on navigating it with grace and truth.

Going to Church Can Be Such a Hassle: 7 Reasons to Fight for It

A body has many members. When one member is absent, there’s something incomplete about the body. So make it a point, a deliberate point: going to church with your congregation.

Stop Worrying About Offending Senior Members of Your Church

Trust me – the senior members in your congregation or donor database were cool before you were born, so give them a break. Trust them.

Why Church Staff Alignment Is Essential

Every ministry in your church will naturally drift toward misalignment. In other words, your staff and ministries will eventually pursue their own purposes—not the mission of the church. Let's talk staff alignment.