Idea Starter: Establish a Lifetree Café

Work with a local community center or other public space to set up a Lifetree Café, where people of all faiths and backgrounds meet once a week for an hour to discuss all areas of life and culture from a Christian perspective, from UFOs to mental illness, drug addiction to science and religion to our relationships with our pets.

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

A Personal Approach to Go and Make Disciples in 2026

Let’s face it: If our people who are believers can’t clearly articulate the basics of the gospel, we must be teaching them something else as more important.

Seeking Humility

Biblical synonyms for pride include conceit, superiority, insolence, arrogance, boasting, contempt, wrongdoing and self-centeredness.

Saving Grace Church: Saving Grace in Battle Ground

Various outreaches include providing professional haircuts and distributing snack and hydration packs to the unhoused.