James P. Long

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?

Ravi Zacharias (1946–2020)

Editor’s Note: The following article was published before the devastating findings from the investigation into accusations of sexting, unwanted touching, spiritual abuse and rape...

Hope Was Born

May the mystery of the incarnation captivate your spirit this Christmas season. —The Editors

Jesus: A Lifespan for Eternity

A college-age poet once wrote, "Christmas has no meaning and its message is a loss, if you fail to see the manger overshadowed by the cross." And so we wonder: What did the Creator see when he entered his creation?

Open Secrets: When I First Understood the Bible

And what has God freely given us? Open secrets about his way for us to live.

2019 Outreach Magazine Maggie Awards Entries

Outreach Magazine Special Interest / Consumer 014 028 Best Feature Article Circulation Under 75k / Consumer “Protecting the Most Vulnerable” The Key Truth About Sexual Abuse Most Churches Miss:...

Try This: Address Visitors’ Fears on Your Website

Anticipate and answer any questions they may have so coming to church is easy.

Equip Students to Share Their Faith

Teach teens evangelism using these six tools.

Turning Points: In Their Own Words

From Augustine to Wesley, Spurgeon to Lewis: The conversion experience of well-known Christian leaders throughout the history of the church