Articles for Outreach & Missions

Outreach Checklist: 7 Church Growth Paradigms

I speak with churches often who want to grow and they contact me wanting suggestions of how to do so. In doing so, I often tell them there are some church growth paradigms they need to make sure they have.

Great Leaders Embrace Mystery

One thing we all long for is simplicity. We’re looking for ways to reduce—to make the main things the main things and ways to push unimportant things to the side. But sometimes simple is overrated: sometimes we need to embrace mystery.

What Can You Do About “the Meeting AFTER the Meeting”

While the meeting before the meeting is commonly accepted as good practice, the meeting after the meeting is not.

How to Inspire Generosity in Your Church

It's not as easy as it was in the past. Here are eight ways to inspire generosity, especially among non-givers:

A Gospel of Compromise or a Gospel of Repentance?

Compromised churches, of which there are many, usually don’t even realize they’re on the slippery slope of serious error when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues.

3 Secret Sins You Don’t Even Know You Are Committing

But what about the sins that aren’t always talked about in church or throughout our day-to-day Bible plans? These secret sins are just as important to avoid and be in prayer over!

7 Strategies in a New Leadership Position

I realized I’m only one person and although everyone wanted some of my time and there were more ideas than we could ever accomplish, I knew I would burnout if I didn’t pace myself. This meant I said no to some things – really many things

Strong Ministry Is About Playing Offense

As the church, we often forsake playing offense when it comes to youth ministry. Pastors, church leaders, youth leaders: it’s time for playing offense. Now is the time to mobilize your congregation and your youth group to advance the Gospel.

5 Secrets for Ordinary People to Build Extraordinary Community

Everyone craves community; here's how to find it in your church.

How to Walk With the Wise

I am thankful for the Proverbs, the parenting manual for the people of God in the Old Testament, because they teach us about walking with the wise.

This Is How and When God Will Open Doors for You

Automatic door open when we approach them. It's not magic. This also teaches us how and when God will open doors for you.