Warren Bird

Warren Bird, an Outreach magazine contributing editor, is the vice president of research at ECFA, former research director for Leadership Network and author of more than 30 books for church leaders.

5 Innovative Ministries Shaping the Future Church

The following ministry snapshots are just a few of the examples of innovative ministries that are working well. Whether you’re a pastor, church leader or an everyday disciple looking to reach your neighborhood, we hope their stories will inspire you to innovate in your own ways.

Higher Learning: Reaching Young Ugandans in Their Schools

“If John Wesley could send out bands of young people to change the world, we can too." -Pastor Moses Kalanzi

How Holy Trinity Brompton Is Revitalizing the Church of England

“We don’t want our denomination to close one more church without first offering it to us to send a team to revitalize it.” -Sarah Jackson

Glad You’re Here

Church people serve their community with no strings attached, but the heartfelt prayer of every volunteer is for the people they serve to connect with both their Lord and their church.

Multiplying Made Simple: Filipino Movement Reaches Out Through Microchurches

“We are bringing ‘church’ to every house that the Lord will open, as well as to railroad yards, under trees, in slum areas and more.” -Del Monte

Making Disciple Makers

The most enduring results of evangelism happen when people make their decision to follow Jesus in the context of a local church.

Reviving the Remnants: How a Swedish Church Is Reawakening Its Culture to Faith

As Philadelphia Church opened its doors to provide shelter, what followed was nothing short of remarkable.

Digital Discipleship: Can Churches Grow People Who May Never Attend In Person?

Simply broadcasting the in-person worship service isn’t enough to move people into the relationships and community that’s essential for discipleship.