Resources

Fastest-Growing Churches: Lessons From the Front Lines

“People see “big C” church as judgy, legalistic rules. If we can work together and show the opposite of that, I feel like that’s our role: to rewrite the narrative of church based on serving.” —Meghan Smith, Trace Church

When You Don’t Want to Read the Bible

You were ultimately made to respond to God’s heart. You were made to know the voice of the Good Shepherd, to lean on his care, to depend on his provisions, to trust in his protection. You were made to come running when your Father calls you home to sit at his table!

Angulus Wilson: Evangelism Is the Heart of God

When the church taps into the mission and the heart of God, she gets mobilized, she can get revived. We can see growth and new initiative.

3 Warning Signs Your Church Might Be in Decline

Every church that has declined has had a mission, but they failed to follow it.

2024 Amplify Conference: Ed Stetzer on 4 Visions for Evangelism

Outreach editor-in-chief opens Amplify Conference with an update from the 4th Lausanne Congress and a charge to make evangelism primary in our lives.

Leaders as Shepherds, Servants and Stewards

The reality of the unreached makes the need for leader development exceedingly acute and exposes the dire consequences of not having well-formed leaders.

Prepare Your Church Facility for Winter Today

Even if your building is located in a warmer climate, you still need to prepare for the unexpected—as we have seen with the polar vortex freeze events in recent years.

Maybe Their Path to See God’s Glory Is Just Different From Mine

Friend, we are all on a journey. God is with us. God is for us. God really can be trusted. But how He leads us and where He leads us will always be a bit of a mystery.

Stepping Up Your Preparedness Game

Emergencies can strike at any moment, from severe weather to a medical crisis. In these situations, having a robust mass communication system is vital to maintaining safety and coordinating an effective response.

The Challenge of Helping Couples in Conflict

Change comes when individuals focus less on their partner, explore how they themselves contribute to marital problems, and attempt to change their own behavior.

5 Ways to See Potential in Church Decline

It takes time to rebound from decline. Unless a major scandal sunk the church overnight, a slow, steady decline happens to most churches.