Articles for Outreach & Missions

Frank Viola: God’s View of Women

In Jesus Christ we find God’s view of a woman--not man’s view, not the American view, but God’s view.

Church Leadership Lessons from Jesus’ Parables

By learning from the parables, leaders are continually re-centered on Christ’s example and empowered to guide their communities with faithfulness.

10 Ideas for Meeting Your Neighbors

How do we get to meet our physical neighbors? Those people who live within a close proximity to us? Here are a few suggestions.

Is Sharing the Gospel a Part of Your Everyday Life?

Learn how sharing the gospel can become a natural expression of faith through relationships, conversations, and consistent witness.

7 Ways Satan Brings Attacks on the Church

I’m fully aware that Satan loves to destroy, or attempt to destroy, a church. Obviously Satan is a limited being and God’s church is secure, but there are such things as attacks on the church.

10 Ways to Make a Big Impact on a Small Church Budget

Even on a small church budget you can create cost-effective events to invite your community to check out church. Here's how.

Steven Furtick: Two Simple Secrets for New Believer Follow Up

Our philosophy regarding follow up is pretty straightforward and simple: We point the way, and we clear the path.

Ministry vs. Friendships: Can You Have Both?

Christine Hoover shares her tips and tricks on how to blend high octane ministry and deeply fulfilling female friendships in ministry.

Using Social Media to Build Bridges for Faith Conversations

The digital world is full of noise, distraction, and division—but also hunger. People are looking for hope, truth, and connection. Online gospel outreach allows Christians to meet that hunger with gentleness and grace.

Sex Offenders & The Church

Research reveals that sex offenders have a high propensity to re-offend, which tends to put everyone on red alert.

Should I Plant a Church?

Let me propose a litmus test for those asking, should I plant a church? If you’ve been at it for a year and haven’t gathered 30 adults around your vision, you might need to hang it up.