Outreach & Missions Blogs

How I Engage With the Bible

Seeing my Dad engage with the Bible, even amidst his busy schedule as president of a large privately owned company and a homeschooling father of four (at the time), made a lasting impression on me.

How To Create a Gospel Advancing Network in Your Town

Whether you're already part of an existing youth leader network, or you're creating one from scratch, the following simple steps will help you share a Gospel Advancing network with other youth leaders in your community.

The Top 5 Lies Christians Believe

There are hundreds of lies Christians believe, either collectively or individually. I chose these five lies Christians believe because I have personally seen them infiltrate the church, the lives of my friends and family and my own life.

One Reason I’m Not Faithful in Evangelism

One reason we tend to be bad at evangelism is because we often try to call people to the grace of Jesus while at the same time being judgmental against them in our hearts.

To Those With Depression at Christmastime

Depression is tough at the best of times. Perhaps it’s the best of times, such as holiday times, when it’s especially tough. The thought of mixing with happy people fills you with dread. The thought of remembering lost loved ones fills you with gloom. How can people be so happy when you are so sad?

What is Your Pet Sin?

Every one of us probably also has a sin we rather enjoy, a sin we refuse to put to death. In fact, we may even protect and promote it. We might refer to it as a pet sin.

How to Organize Your Own Summer Bible Study

Here are six questions you’ll need to answer in order to set sail on your own summer Bible study adventure.

10 Ways to Honor Dr. King

There are plenty of practical ways to honor Dr. King. Beyond remmbering his legacy on thius special day, we can also honor Dr. King in the following ways.

Why Did Jesus Come as a Baby? There Are at Least 2 Reasons

As Christmas draws near I find myself asking, why did Jesus come as a baby –small and defenseless– and not a man ready to begin His ministry on earth?

Does “Breath of Life” in Scripture Mean an Unborn Child Isn’t Human Until They’re Born and Breathing?

Some prochoice religious groups argue that as Adam’s life began when God breathed into him, so each human life begins when the baby is born and takes his first breath. However, the scriptures testify to the personhood of the unborn.

Local Churches Are an Essential Part of God’s Plan to Reach the World through Missions

Local churches are a vital part of world missions in the way they stay engaged with the mission of Jesus both at home and abroad.