Recent Issues

Lebanon Baptist Church: A Sweet Way to Serve

Churches seem to have an expectation that people need to come to us. We need to change that paradigm.

Megan Fate Marshman: Everyday Grace

While influence tends to want to go upwards and grow to the right, I am fighting to go down to the left, and it takes a lot of intentionality.

Ohio Church Makeover

This move would not only give them room to grow, but also would enable them to do a lot more to fulfill their mission of being a church focused on “building the kingdom, one life at a time.”

Daniel Yang: A Seat at the Table

There is an exilic version of the church that God is refining right now. It’s not a dark period. I actually think this is part of revitalization and revival.

Examine Your Life

Any and every church leader is vulnerable, and that the enemy of our souls is always on the hunt for any way he can destroy the witness of a church leader.

In the Olive Press

The Spirit wants to strengthen and sustain you. The Spirit wants to comfort, advocate and intercede. Yet we often listen to our flesh, and our fears paralyze us so we miss the grander invitation.

Let Outreach Help You Share the Hope of Jesus at Christmas

There’s still time to create a meaningful Christmas series and invite your community to experience the message of Jesus.

Drew Hyun: Gratitude, Grief and Grace

"Out of all the different places that I could look, at the end of the day, Jesus offered me the most truthful and compelling way of living in the world." ~Drew Hyun

Ed Stetzer: The Polarization Problem

The gospel should challenge and transform all of us as a countercultural community that reflects the kingdom of God.

Leading After the Election

Asking questions and then listening was central to Jesus’ life and teachings.

The Journey of Leadership

Our conviction is that everyone has influence, and that includes you. We are committed to helping pastors, ministry leaders, business leaders, teachers, nonprofit leaders, essential workers and other Christ followers use their influence for kingdom purposes and to help bring hope to our world.