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.

How U.K. Churches Are Networking to Reach Their Nation

KingsGate mobilizes U.K. churches through learning communities.

Best Practices in the Board Room

5 Steps to More Effective and Accountable Leadership

Mexico: What We Can Learn From This Expanding Church

More Life Church (Iglesia Más Vida) is extending its influence throughout Mexico and beyond, primarily through volunteers.

How This New Zealand Church Developed a Passion for Growth

Peter and Bev Mortlock grew a church from 12 people to 10,000. Their secret? They simply always wanted to "reach one more."

5 Trends in Microchurches

Small Volunteer-Led Communities Are Creating a Fresh Expression of the Church

Japan Church Opens Doors by Talking About a Personal God

“The key is touching their hearts. They want a community that answers questions and prays for them.”

The Forefront of Racial Reconciliation: A South African Church Pursues a Multicultural Vision

“The pulse of racial healing is part of the church’s emphasis on justice and compassion.”

Peru Church Targets Young People and Their Families, Reaps Big Harvest

Camino de Vida church in Lima: “Don’t be afraid of change. If it isn’t working, why keep doing it?”