Resources

Collin Outerbridge: Building a Multicultural, Multigenerational Church

There's something about a unifying vision that is greater than our preferences, that is focused on serving our community, that I think has led to a strong sense of connectivity that's allowed our church to grow and to impact people right here where we live.

Back to School: Why Theological Education Matters to the Church

Evangelism is the church’s speech to the outside world, but worship is where it learns its grammar.

Learn to Linger in Grief

Imagine a church where grief isn’t ignored, but it also isn’t hopeless. Where lament isn’t a sign of weak faith, but an act of worship.

On the Verge excerpt—part 2

Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson: Excerpt: Chapter 1, “On the Verge of the Future” Part 2

On the Verge excerpt—part 1

Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson: Excerpt: Chapter 1, “On the Verge of the Future”

On the Verge: A Journey Into the Apostolic Future of the Church

Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson: Excerpt: Chapter 1, “On the Verge of the Future”

Outreach Magazine Celebrates Small Church America

Compelling stories and a call for greater support for the country's smaller congregations ... in the July/August 2011 Outreach

The Small Church Idea Exchange

Outreach readers share more ideas and stories for inspiration and impact

Church Diversity: Sunday—The Most Segregated Day of the Week

Scott Williams: Excerpt: Chapter 2, “Confront the Elephant in the Pew”

Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus

Kyle Idleman: Excerpt: Chapter 12, “Wherever. What About There?”

Jolt! Get the Jump on a World That's Constantly Changing

Phil Cooke: Excerpt: Chapter 12, "Creativity"