Recent Issues

Worth the Cost: The Challenges and Joys of Church Multiplication

The joy of reproduction multiplies exponentially when we release leaders and see their kingdom impact ripple into new communities.

Mark Sayers: The False Promise of Platforms

A platform society equates visibility with influence. But it doesn’t really align with the kingdom of God mentality.

10 Ways to Safeguard Your Church in the Digital Age

In an increasingly digital world, faith-based organizations and ministries of all sizes must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data, financial records and personal information.

Navigating Church Change (May/June 2012)

How the church can thrive despite the challenge of transition ... plus the Charles Jenkins interview.

Outreach Resources of the Year (March/April 2012)

The year's best outreach-oriented books and media ... plus technology and the church and the Bobby Gruenewald interview

Becoming Tomorrow's Church (Jan/Feb 2012)

A New Face for the Church, What Does Missional Look Like? and the Outreach Interview with Louie Giglio

Evangelism (Nov/Dec 2011)

Stories of transformational faith and practical help for all who are passionate about the outreach of the church

The 2011 Outreach 100

The Outreach Magazine/LifeWay Research Special Report on the Largest and Fastest-Growing Churches in America, 2011 edition

Sept/Oct 2011: The Leadership Issue

Perspective from Wayne Cordeiro, Alan Hirsch, Craig Groeschel, Dave Gibbons, Larry Osborne, John Maxwell and more than 30 other leaders.

July/Aug 2011: Small Church America

The Equation of Success, The Big Challenge of Small, Voices From the Front Line

May/June 2011: The Culture and the Church

Flash Points in the Culture War