Evangelism

Is Revival Here Now?

When God chooses to blow the wind of his Spirit, we should be ready. How do we set the sails?

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.

Colin Kaepernick, the NFL and Protesting the National Anthem: How Should Christians Respond?

"Our first action before reaching for Twitter or Facebook should be to prayerfully reflect on the causes behind these reactions."

Why Do Some Christians Make Such Lousy Human Beings?

"A large part of the reason is a faulty, compartmentalized understanding of what it means to follow Jesus."

If You Don’t Care for the Poor, You Don’t Understand the Gospel

"Amos said, 'Woe to those who are at ease in Zion'—those who are playing through life when so many around them are suffering."

Where Do 20-Somethings Fit in Our World—and in the Church—Today?

"When we accuse young people of 'leaving church,' we often misinterpret what might actually be occurring."

5 Things That Angered Jesus—And Why Christians Need to Stop Being So Angry

"You won’t find any passage in which Jesus got mad at sinners for being sinners."

4 Ways to Build an Outward-Focused Church

"I believe that our purpose is to win people to Christ. Sadly, many churches do not do this."

6 Ways to Love Like Jesus in a ‘Tolerant’ Culture

"Only he can give you this kind of love, this kind of mindset, and this kind of heart for others."

Leadership and Laughter: 4 Steps to Raise the Joy Quotient in Your Ministry

"Search your heart, examine your joy level and grow these attributes in your life. It will be very, very good for your soul."