James P. Long

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

The Art of Outreach

In the May/June 2014 issue: Randy Frazee on Neighborhood Connections, Dave Gibbons on Ministry Out of Brokenness, the Outreach Interview with Erwin McManus and much more

4 Ways to Use Vine

Create short video clips with Vine to improve your church's social network presence.

Make Your Announcement Segment Better

Communicate important information to your congregation concisely and effectively.

Empowering Volunteers, Gateway to Growth

How Gateway Church volunteers play a critical role in helping guests take next steps

Is Your Church Emergency Ready?

Keep your children's ministry—and the rest of the church—safe by creating an emergency preparedness plan.

Communications on the Cheap

Even on a limited budget, your church can still engage in effective communications.

April is Autism Awareness Month

There are lots of ways to support families with autistic children in your community.

Washington Church’s Concert Benefits Cancer Patients

Raise money to help those with no insurance