Features

The Easter Illusion

Easter exposes the gap between attendance and belonging, between membership and engagement, between connection and discipleship.

Living and Leading Above the Warning Signs

We can’t lead well from last year’s spiritual fuel. We need a fresh touch from God today.

A Personal Approach to Go and Make Disciples in 2026

Let’s face it: If our people who are believers can’t clearly articulate the basics of the gospel, we must be teaching them something else as more important.

You Might Be Reading the Bible the Wrong Way

Not every verse has a direct takeaway, but that's OK. Here's why. (Look for Paauw's article on Bible engagement in the Mar/Apr issue of Outreach magazine.)

W. Jay Moon and W. Bud Simon: Effective Intercultural Evangelism

Sharing the Gospel with a Multicultural Society

How We Unintentionally Stunt Church Kids’ Growth

When we protect our kids from every type of risk, we inhibit their growth.

Why Your Current Attendance Is the New Normal

6 reasons the people who left aren’t coming back

When You as the Leader Are the Obstacle

7 questions to ask yourself when you’re resisting change

Will You Walk in Faith or Try to Do It Your Own Way?

Moses' disobedience, striking instead of speaking to the rock, kept him out of the Promised Land. What will you choose?

Why the Love of Money Is Dangerous

3 particular ‘powers’ money grants that affect our relationship with God.

Justice According to Jesus

Rich Stearns: "To see that justice is done today means working against our passivity."