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Perfectly Imperfect Churches

Most of the great breakthroughs and innovative ideas are a result of problems being viewed not as a problem to solve, but an opportunity to make things better.

Nigerian Church Promotes a Deeper Christian Life

A. Larry Ross, who traveled the world for nearly 34 years as personal media spokesman for evangelist Billy Graham, says the new epicenter for evangelism is the Global South and Nigerian evangelist William Kumuyi as the pastor of “the largest church of which most American Christians have never heard.”

Are We in the Midst of a Gen Z Awakening?

It’s not polished or loud, but if you listen closely, from university chapels in the U.S. to underground house churches in the Middle East, you’ll hear it: a hunger for truth, a yearning for something real.

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.