7 Steps to Raise Your Visibility Before a Skeptical World
Bob Whitesel: "In an increasingly skeptical world, the church must move beyond branding and build a new, more powerful reputation."
Evangelism
Is It About Marketing? Or Reputation?
Thomas G. Bandy: "If you want to reach postmodern seekers, you have to think about reputation rather than marketing."
Stop Talking Yourself Out of Evangelism
"'Preach the gospel; when necessary, use words'; is a lot like saying, 'Feed the hungry; when necessary, use food.'"
Outreach vs. Evangelism: How to Tell the Difference
Many Christians use "outreach" and "evangelism" synonymously, but confusing the two can lead to a neglected mission. While outreach is primarily an action that meets community needs, evangelism is the verbal proclamation of the gospel—a message that carries the power of God for salvation.
Why the Metric for Love Is Sacrifice
"Our culture’s concept of love is primarily self-driven and pleasure-seeking. Jesus’ love expects and anticipates sacrifice."
7 Signs Your Church Is Making Inroads With the Unchurched
Carey Nieuwhof: "Unchurched people change the dynamic in your church. Your church will simply not be the same."
Why We Must Teach Apologetics Unapologetically
Dan Kimball: "I don’t think there ever has been a more urgent need to teach apologetics."
Are You Scaring Off First-Time Guests?
Tim Peters offers a list of three common mistakes churches often make with first-time guests.
The Stupid Things We Do That Hinder Growth
Geoff Surratt on three unnecessary barriers to church growth.
Jesus Doesn’t Need Twitter Followers
Brad Powell: If we're going to get our church back on mission, we have to get them actively following Jesus.
