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How to Overcome Betrayal Trauma in Ministry

With their friends’ departures, pastors have had to recalibrate the very real cost of spiritual intimacy in doing life together.

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

The Rise of the Entrepreneurial Church: How Churches Can Fund Ministry Beyond Tithes

Entrepreneurial church models allow churches to step outside the walls of Sunday services and meet people where they live, work and gather. They open doors to relationships that lead to discipleship. They create spaces for people who might never set foot in a sanctuary to encounter the love of Christ.

Daniel Yang: A Seat at the Table

There is an exilic version of the church that God is refining right now. It’s not a dark period. I actually think this is part of revitalization and revival.

How to Mobilize Your Church for Evangelism

Behind every church that is passionate about evangelism is a lead pastor who prioritizes evangelism. To these pastors, evangelism is not merely a training program to be implemented, it is a culture.

The Essential Purpose of the Church

Jesus consistently demonstrated his love and kindness to those who were unaccepted, outcast, marginalized and with little to no ability to do something for someone else.

Examine Your Life

Any and every church leader is vulnerable, and that the enemy of our souls is always on the hunt for any way he can destroy the witness of a church leader.

Special Events: A Step in Evangelism

If people can learn how to naturally invite others to special events, and are intentional about making sure they attend, eventually those believers can learn how to naturally invite their friends, co-workers, etc., to Jesus.

In the Olive Press

The Spirit wants to strengthen and sustain you. The Spirit wants to comfort, advocate and intercede. Yet we often listen to our flesh, and our fears paralyze us so we miss the grander invitation.

Leader, You Can Combat Burnout

Chronic stress can shrink your brain.

Let Outreach Help You Share the Hope of Jesus at Christmas

There’s still time to create a meaningful Christmas series and invite your community to experience the message of Jesus.