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Creating Great Church Guest First Impressions

How you treat people who are new to your church can be the difference between your church growing or getting stuck.

Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas

Many years before the birth of Jesus Christ, God becoming a child, there was a prophecy in Isaiah 9:2, 6­­–7 that declared the coming of this child as the hope and wonder of this world.

Why Leaders Lead With Prayer

Imagine attempting to lead without strength, without guidance, and without defense. Personally, I would consider it both terrifying and utterly futile.

Why Kids and Youth Ministries Drift from Jesus

Three ways ministries can subtly drift from the gospel

God Knows Exactly What You Need

What we truly need is often different than what we think we need.

Avoiding the Biggest Mistake Church Leaders Will Make in 2021

Five things that you’ll miss if you step back into the past when you step back into your building.

The Story Behind the Story

A tribute to longtime Outreach magazine editor Jim Long who passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021

A Small Church Revitalization Story

How Northwest Church in Mt. Prospect came back to life

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Post on Social Media

How to avoid the posts you're going to regret later

3 Ways to Remain Spiritually Focused in a Distracted World

When we're distracted, we're disconnected from our Creator.

6 Practical Ways to Encourage Your Pastors

How you can make a tough season easier