Tag: Warren Bird

“We are bringing ‘church’ to every house that the Lord will open, as well as to railroad yards, under trees, in slum areas and more.” -Del Monte

The Outreach Resources of the Year honors the past year’s best books that emphasize outreach-oriented ideas that churches and organizations of all sizes can use. In this section you will discover valuable tools that belong in your library of resources to further the kingdom of God. You will reach for them time and again as they enhance your effectiveness in ministry through the years.

The most enduring results of evangelism happen when people make their decision to follow Jesus in the context of a local church.

As Philadelphia Church opened its doors to provide shelter, what followed was nothing short of remarkable.

Simply broadcasting the in-person worship service isn’t enough to move people into the relationships and community that’s essential for discipleship.

“If a discipling culture runs through a church, then everyone can reproduce themselves in a short time.” -Pastor Victor Adeyemi

As the ICF Zurich’s Sunday-evening service grew to about 1,300 mostly Gen Z attendees, Bigger thought, "Why not hand over this service to Gen Z leadership?"

Over time the church has begun to hold retreats for men’s, women’s and youth ministry—about eight different retreats a year, and each retreat brings the church a new wave of fresh contacts.