Resources of the Year

Inside the March/April 2013 Issue

Multiplying Disciples

“The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others,” Paul said (2 Tim. 2:2). In the Outreach Interview Francis Chan and David Platt call for a rediscovery of such disciple-making discipleship. To be a disciple is to be a disciple maker.

In a culture increasingly apathetic or antagonistic toward the Bible, finding ways to engage people with Scripture is essential to outreach and evangelism—necessary first steps in making disciples. The March/April Outreach approaches the question as we delve into the concept of Bible engagement today.

This issue also presents our 10th annual celebration of the best books and media to help equip you for outreach. Here, then, is essential reading for leaders seeking to make an impact in their community.

Don’t Miss

The Story of the Bible

From biblical illiteracy to Bible engagement: There are two kinds of biblical illiteracy. One is not knowing the Bible’s facts. The other is not knowing its story.

Open Secrets

God could have conducted unending individual spiritual conferences. But He does not want us connected only to Him; He wants us connected also to one another

Outreach Resources of the Year

Our 10th annual celebration of the best books and media for evangelism, apologetics, cross-cultural ministry and more

Francis Chan and David Platt: The Interview

What does it take to create a disciple-making movement?

ALSO: Mother’s Day evangelism tips, Earth Day outreach, discipleship through community, ministry to single moms and more

Plus, in Each Issue of Outreach

PULSE: We take the pulse of outreach today as we report on what churches are doing to connect with their communities.

IDEAS: Church-tested ideas for seasonal and targeted ministries for any church, any size

VOICES: Trends and commentary on culture, faith and thought

COLUMNS: Perspective on outreach from Ed Stetzer, Dan Kimball, Bobby Gruenewald, Brad Powell and Eugene Cho.

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long is the editor of Outreach magazine and is the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

Keep Calm and Minister

Can you pass the "Timothy Test?"

4 Ways God’s Spirit Leads His People

We don't always have the full picture, but discerning how God is leading you is not unclear.

Fit for the Kingdom

The Lord prompted Reardon to think about combining Christian fellowship with fitness in order to create a new small group for men.