Evangelism

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.

6 Ways to Be Salt and Light to the World

Christians and church leaders can live out Jesus’ call to be salt and light—showing love and grace, boldly serving and sharing the gospel, and inspiring hope.

Why Is LifeWay Giving Away Bibles?

LifeWay is giving away Bibles to members of churches within 15 miles of their stores. Here are the details.

How I Discovered Grace (And Shakespeare)

My spiritual awakening ran parallel with my experiences with two teachers who played a pivotal role in my life.

Does Discipleship Lead Naturally to Evangelism?

Evangelism doesn't always flow naturally from discipleship. Here’s what it takes to do both effectively.

5 Ways to Elevate Evangelism

Evangelism often gets short shrift in the church. Here's how to discover and equip the latent evangelists in your midst.

Culture: We Need a Superhero

What can we learn from the rise in the popularity of superhero movies that will help us speak to the longings of our culture?

Are the Lost Worth the Cost?

Reaching the lost will cost you resources, time and patience. The parable of the lost coin provides some insights about whether it's worth it.

7 Reasons Churches Stop Reaching Out

There are many reasons churches abandon outreach. Here are a few, in hopes of helping you reverse the trend.

This Church Found ‘A New Way of Seeing’

The congregation of Bethel Lutheran Church has learned to seek out 'park bench' moments to share their faith in the course of everyday life.