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.

Is Church Growth Always Good?

"While in many cases, growth can be the byproduct of health and right focus, it is not always the best litmus test."

10 Reasons We Have Not Reached the Unchurched

Thom Rainer: "In God's power, however, we can reverse this trend and reach the unchurched in America."

7 Traits of Breakout Churches

Thom Rainer gives seven indispensable characteristics of churches that move from decline to growth.

Learning to Both Love and Hate the World

LifeWay Research President Ed Stetzer says the church often is confused about how to view "the world."

The Simplistic Beauty of Outreach

Dan Kimball: “If you don’t have a big budget or you’re not a superstar preacher, that’s OK."

How to Keep (or Kill) the Right Ministry Programs

Three relevant principles for thinking through how to improve existing programs.

Passing on Sound Doctrine to the Next Gen

When it comes to the emerging generations, we may need to teach doctrines no one is asking about.

5 Reasons Christians Struggle With Evangelism

Five obstacles that keep Christians from sharing their faith.