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.

8 Easy Ways to Be Missional

We can be missional in everyday ways without overloading our schedules.

11 Must-Ask Ministry and Outreach Questions

Leadership coach Tony Morgan helps church leaders know what they should be contemplating to achieve their mission.

Do You Need a New Perspective on Volunteers?

Eliminating “need” from your vocabulary and allowing unbelievers to serve at the church may have a significant impact.

5 Practices of Fruitful Congregations

These five practices will change the life of your church.

Am I My City’s Keeper?

“The world is confused when they see a church that claims to follow Jesus but is not actually doing much of what Jesus did.”

What’s Better Than “Bigger”?

Bobby Gruenewald: "God showed us that if we spent our energy helping others, he would bring the increase."

6 Questions to Ask Before Planning a Mission Trip

Planning a mission trip or service project? Want to make sure you are helping rather than hurting? Ask these questions.

7 Questions for Community Engagement

Does your church have a front porch, and other questions to ask yourself