Features

Where Do you See God at Work in Your Church?

We know God is with us, but under the pace and pressure of life and leadership, we become focused more on solutions than His presence.

Take a Tech Break

Try consciously counting how many times you reach for [your phone] even in a single hour.

When ‘Equipping’ Isn’t Enough

If our churches’ equipping efforts stop at ‘learn, repeat,’ essentially, we are training parrots.

What My Bout With COVID Taught Me About Numbering My Days

How my severe case showed me the provision of God

Do You Know What Refreshes, Refuels and Restores You?

Are you intentional about rest and recovery?

5 Reasons Consumer Church Members Leave

Why some of your members are taking off

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