Service

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

How to Leverage Existing Ministries for Outreach

“You could launch new outreach ministries without removing any existing ministries, increasing your budget or adding staff.”

How You Can Use Your Job Skills to Help the Poor

You already have the job skills you need to make a huge impact on alleviate global poverty.

Soulfires: A New Beginning—Hope After Domestic Violence

One victim of domestic violence finally finds a new beginning—and an unexpected ministry—through the love of her Father.

How Your Church Can Reverse a Negative Reputation

"The more we get out of our buildings and meet real needs, the more we’ll have opportunities to share Christ."

3 Reasons for Church Membership

Ed Stetzer: "Membership is often misunderstood, misapplied or not applied at all."

Soulfires: Generations of Unfaithfulness

“Most pastors’ lives are so out of balance, they are susceptible to nearly every kind of temptation.”

The Simplistic Beauty of Outreach

Dan Kimball: “If you don’t have a big budget or you’re not a superstar preacher, that’s OK."

How to Keep (or Kill) the Right Ministry Programs

Three relevant principles for thinking through how to improve existing programs.

3 Signs of a Transformation Church

Ed Stetzer: "Transformation churches are measuring their impact by a whole new scorecard."

The Priority and Potential of Single-Parent Ministry

Single parents are busy, tired and lonely. When they cry out for help, is your church ready to respond?