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Suffering From Spiritual Anemia

We need not starve our souls or allow our relationship with God through Christ to fade like the dying embers of an untended fire. We can seek the face of God.

Outreach 100 Churches on Creating a Flourishing Volunteer Culture

“Serving is not just about filling a need; it’s about inviting people into the bigger vision of following Jesus and serving in a way that allows them to use the gifts and abilities God has created them with to build his kingdom.” —Lori Newell, The Church of Eleven22

Higher Learning: Reaching Young Ugandans in Their Schools

“If John Wesley could send out bands of young people to change the world, we can too." -Pastor Moses Kalanzi

Is Anyone Listening?

“The technology that gets people into trouble is the same technology that can be used to rescue them.”

3 Essentials of Strong Leadership

Brad Powell: "When leaders do their job, God’s people begin to excel. His glory spills out everywhere."

Transitioning a Small Church

Brad Powell: “Leading a church to become a healthy and growing spiritual community isn’t easy. But it is worth it.”

Fight Fear With Change

Bobby Gruenewald: "A culture of change creates an environment where impatience, fear and feeling overwhelmed have trouble taking hold."

Is Leadership Dead?

Good leadership is necessary, and Jesus is the perfect example of how to lead.

Course Correction: 5 Danger Signs

"If I’m not careful, I can create a well-worn path to all the wrong places by allowing myself to love all the wrong things."

The Greatest Challenge to the Church Today

Outreach columnist Brad Powell shares a surprising insight about the largest obstacle to effectively leading the church.

7 Ways Satan Tries to Destroy the Church

"The gates of hell shall never overcome what God started, but Satan certainly loves to disrupt what God’s church is doing."