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.

American Disaster ‘Refugees’ Can Teach Us Empathy

As the U.S. has been battered by successive natural disasters, displacing thousands, we have the opportunity to see the global refugee crisis with new eyes.

Soulfires: The Girl With the Wallpaper Skin

“Close your eyes,” Loli said as she began applying the makeup. As soon as Aurora’s eyes closed, Loli began to pray for her.

When the Church Is Working Right

"No other organization on earth is like the church. Nothing even comes close."

A Rural Church on the Appalachian Trail Serves Hikers

Think outside the box to reach a transient population.

Hugh Halter: The Power of Incarnational Ministry

"Jesus was a man of the people because he would rather bring healing to the sick than go to church on Sunday."

Loving the Lost, Engaging the Hurting

"Jesus was commonly criticized for spending too much time with sinners. How many of us could be accused of that?"

How to Create Everyday Missionaries

The three essentials that have created a missionary DNA at Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina.

Beyond Invite and Invest: A Better Plan for Outreach

Is it possible our discipleship programs are actually preventing discipleship from happening?