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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

What Can Churches Learn From School Shooters?

From "thresholds of violence" to "thresholds of grace": Could this social process somehow drive the mission of the church?

Church Unknowingly Received Stolen Funds. Now What?

Church unknowingly received Ponzi scheme money in the offering. Feds now want the money back. What would you do?

It’s Official: Anti-Christian Persecution Is on the Rise

Persecution of Christians worldwide has been increasing at an alarming rate, according to two major reports.

Farmers Get It—Do You? 3 Evangelism Secrets

"It’s a basic law of farming … pure seed = strong harvest."

A Wedding Banquet for the Homeless

In the News: A contemporary take on a timeless parable.

“I Was Encouraged When …”

10 pastors of Outreach 100 churches share some of their most encouraging moments.

Why ‘The Final Apologetic’ Still Matters

If love is our most-convincing proof, does our combative spirit actually argue people away from the truth?

It’s Not Evangelism Until We Speak

Words and actions are like two wings of an airplane, and you won’t catch flight in witness with just one or the other.