Evangelism

Cultivate a Heart for Evangelism in Your Church

Evangelism is not an add-on to our ministries. It is the very heart of our calling.

Loving and Listening to Doubters

Over the past decade of setting tables where skeptics and churchgoers sit side by side, I’ve gathered a few hard-earned insights about the art of loving those who see the world differently.

100 Creative Ministry Outreach Ideas for Every Size, Budget, and Neighborhood

100 creative ministry outreach ideas that will work in your church — from community events and compassion ministries to online engagement and family outreach.

7 Reasons Not to Give Up on Your Nonbelieving Friends

Maybe you’ve prayed for a nonbelieving family member or friend for a long time—so long, in fact, that you’re close to giving up on...

What Is the Posture of Your Heart Toward Missions?

Unpacking what we mean when we say, “God can use me right where I am.”

The Key to Sustaining a Lifestyle of Evangelism

We all know we should share our faith more actively. In a 2019 survey by LifeWay Research, more than half the respondents (55%) admitted...

The Refinery: A Replant for a Rural Industrial Community

Robinson, Illinois, is a unique town of about 8,000 people. Rural, but defined by industry, Robinson is about 40 minutes away from the next...

Ministry After the Virus

Four essential concepts for navigating today and preparing for tomorrow

Why Churches Struggle With Evangelism

Eight reasons churches have a hard time with evangelism.

An Outreach Journey

Lessons from a church changing its culture

When Certainties Are Shattered

I guess we’ll all look back on the coronavirus outbreak of March 2020 as a moment of transition. For the last two months, I...