Scott McConnell

Scott McConnell, an Outreach magazine contributing editor, is executive director of Lifeway Research. 

Grief, Memorial and Hope

At a time of great national loss the church has an opportunity—and a responsibility.

Avoiding Pastoral Red Zones

Pastor care must be a pandemic priority

Joining God in His Work

In the kingdom of god, you are an essential worker.

Is Bivocational Better?

The Challenges and Benefits of Bivocational Ministry

3 Disagreement Traps to Avoid

More than a few of us fall into traps of incivility that do not represent Jesus Christ well.

Rules of Incivility

3 Disagreement Traps to Avoid

Church Growth in the Year of COVID

Throw out the playbook, not the mission.

What Americans Miss About the Gospel

What we can learn from new research and an ancient text