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The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

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

2024 Amplify Conference: Ed Stetzer on 4 Visions for Evangelism

Outreach editor-in-chief opens Amplify Conference with an update from the 4th Lausanne Congress and a charge to make evangelism primary in our lives.

Running on Empty: Stop Burnout Before It Starts

Don’t wait until you’re concerned about your health, disengaged from your family or resentful toward your congregants to make a change.

Avoid These Common Mistakes When Planning Staff Retreats

Here are mistakes I've made in the past along with some solutions.

The Way Many Christians Pray

We pray for families only when we hear there’s a problem.

All Together Now

We are the family of God. Let’s act like it and shine the light of Jesus through our example.

A Framework for Thriving Churches

The need to focus on cultivating the flourishing of our people and ensuring that our churches are truly thriving has never been more critical.

6 Questions to Answer Before Going Multisite

Thinking about going multisite? Make sure you know the answer to these questions.

How Jesus Taught Us to Pray

This is the Lord’s Prayer, a model for all prayer.