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.

March/April 2011: Outreach Resources of the Year

The year's best outreach-oriented books and media

Jan/Feb 2011: Ideas and Innovations

Taking an unchanging message to an ever-changing world

Nov/Dec 2010: Connection, Retention, Engagement

When the people own the vision

The 2010 Outreach 100

The Outreach Magazine/LifeWay Research Special Report on the Largest and Fastest-Growing Churches in America, 2010 Edition

Sept/Oct 2010: Global Outreach

New ways churches are discovering their global vision

July/Aug 2010: Small Church America

Diverse, Authentic, Creative: How smaller congregations are making an impact

May/June 2010: Men's Outreach, Women's Outreach

Men and Women: Can the Church Connect? Culture shifts. Needs change. Old methods may be less effective. How are churches adapting? Men are missing in large numbers...

March/April 2010: Resources of the Year

7th annual celebration of the best in books and media focused on evangelism, apologetics, cross-cultural ministry and more, plus Brenda Salter McNeil's provocative question: "Where's the other half of the Gospel?"