Outreach

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New Research: 8 Real Reasons People Skip Church

About a third of Americans now say they worship weekly and about a third say they go rarely or never. read more 5:00PM EDT 8/17/2018

9 Bad Messages a Messy Church Building Communicates

Do you have some cleaning to do? read more 5:00PM EDT 8/16/2018

Victoria Osteen Says God Convicted Her of This Shortly After She Married Joel

"God spoke to me one day and He said, 'Victoria... if you don't begin to choose your words wisely, you're going to be sorry.'" read more 11:00AM EDT 8/12/2018

The Most Ridiculous Charismatic Doctrine We Ever Created

Don't let the armor-bearer mentality fill you with pride. read more 3:00PM EDT 8/11/2018

These 5 Words Can Stunt Your Church's Growth

In my observation, talking to dozens of pastors who struggle to get their church growing again, there are some common issues among them. read more 5:00PM EDT 8/9/2018

Pastors Wish They Were Better Equipped in These 8 Areas

It was fascinating to see what topics did not make the list: Bible, theology, ethics and preaching, to name a few. read more 5:00PM EDT 8/8/2018

A little healthy competition is fine. But once you start pitting churches against one another, you have a problem.

How the Devil Uses Competition to Pit Churches Against Each Other

Here are 10 reasons unhealthy competition is terrible for the body of Christ. read more 8:00AM EDT 8/7/2018

4 Critical Keys to Bring Disciples to Maturity

As a young believer, I sometimes felt frustrated by the vagueness of the Great Commission. This is what I've learned. read more 8:00AM EDT 8/6/2018

The Top 5 Verses in the Bible Are ...

These were the most searched and most shared by Bible Gateway users. Any guesses before you click? read more 5:00PM EDT 8/1/2018

Will You Accept Holy Spirit's 4 Invitations and See Lives Changed?

I encourage you to step out in faith. read more 5:00PM EDT 7/31/2018

Charles Spurgeon's 4 Irrefutable Keys to Church Growth

In my 46 years of ministry, I've never encountered anyone like him. If he were alive today and we tuned in to his podcast, he'd pass along this time-tested wisdom. read more 2:00PM EDT 7/30/2018

10 Ways the Church Turns Off the Next Generation

I have been mentoring young leaders since the late 1970s and have discovered keys to reaching them. read more 2:00PM EDT 7/26/2018

Effective Ways to Reach the Unchurched in Your Community

These ideas probably won't immediately make you an evangelist, but they're starting points. read more 5:00PM EDT 7/23/2018

How Banning Liebscher, Francis Chan and Matt Chandler Are Joining Forces This Fall

"In an age defined by division that often labels us as those who are for and against politics, issues and each other—Jesus invites all of us to move closer." read more 5:00PM EDT 7/21/2018

Youth Revival Breaking Out in Unlikely Place

When a congregation from a church in Gjakova, Kosovo, traveled to a town square to worship God and pray, they had no idea who might join them. read more 3:00PM EDT 7/21/2018