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A Calling to Ministry

1 week ago | outreachmagazine.com | Jacki C. King

When we talk about calling in the Bible, we see it in two ways: specific callings and general callings. God called individuals for distinct purposes—Noah to build an ark, Moses to lead Israel out of slavery, Paul to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. These were unique, undeniable moments where God directed their lives in a clear, powerful way. But alongside these specific callings, there is also a general calling that applies to all believers.
Sending Over Seating: West Ridge Church Is Set to Launch Its 125th Church

1 week ago | outreachmagazine.com | Christy Heitger-Ewing

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, many people were coming out of student ministry excited about planting churches. One of them was Pastor Brian Bloye. After moving to Dallas, Georgia, in the summer of 1997, he planted West Ridge Church. Five years later, the church had experienced some growth, but Bloye felt a strong call to shift West Ridge’s focus from church growth to kingdom expansion and church multiplication. And this change of vision took off in ways he never expected.
Do You See How Good the Good News Is?

2 weeks ago | outreachmagazine.com | Michael Kelley

If you go to your refrigerator right now, chances are you will find at least one bottle of something that has two important words on it. The words are “Shake well.” Have you ever tried to use whatever that thing is without shaking it well? What comes out is a watered down, liquidy version of the real thing. But when you shake it well, you stir up all the things that have the tendency to settle down at the bottom.
Campus Connections: A Focus on College Students Drives Iowa Church Planting

2 weeks ago | outreachmagazine.com | Christy Heitger-Ewing

When Cornerstone Church of Ames started in 1994, everyone thought it was a church for college students because so many young adults attended. Although the vision was always to grow a multigenerational church that loves the next generation, church leaders had a particular heart for college students. Over time, Founding Pastor Troy Nesbitt saw Cornerstone Church grow to megachurch size with several thousand worshipers on a typical Sunday morning.
Warning Signs of Abuse in the Church

3 weeks ago | outreachmagazine.com | Sam Rainer

There is a difference between a predator and a wolf. A predator may come from anywhere. But the Bible gives a special warning about wolves—namely, church leaders who look the part but are dangerous. Matthew records this warning from Jesus: “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act” (Matt. 7:15–16). Wolves are inclined to do as much damage to the church as possible.
Would Jesus Be a Good Fit on Your Church Staff?

3 weeks ago | outreachmagazine.com | Greg Stier

That’s right. I’m convinced that Jesus would be fired after a few months if he were hired on staff at a typical church today. Years ago I wrote a book titled Firing Jesus. Its premise was this:What if Jesus were hired as a youth leader by a run-of-the-mill church? Set in an emergency elders meeting, Firing Jesus grapples with how to manage a 30-year-old youth leader named J.C. Davidson (Son of David), who was rocking the boat with his radical ministry approach.
What Does Evangelism Look Like in the Church?

4 weeks ago | outreachmagazine.com | Dan Reiland

Invite a friend to church. What could be so hard about that right? But we all know it’s more challenging than it appears. Culture has shifted, and while it is true that there is a resurgence of interest in God and spiritual life, it is also true that popular culture does not see a need for regular church attendance. The invitation, however, is extraordinary. It’s about meaningful relationship and community. It’s an opportunity for a changed life and a better way to live.
Are You Making Your Leadership Role Even Harder?

1 month ago | outreachmagazine.com | Dan Reiland

All leaders have blind spots. We can’t see what we can’t see. That’s not an indictment; it’s a reality. It’s part of being human. I depend on close insiders to advise me, coach me, and tell me the truth. Without that, I’m nearly guaranteed to do most things the hard way. I’ll make and repeat avoidable mistakes, miss opportunities, and possibly – unknowingly hurt relationships. When I make myself accountable to a team, not only am I better the whole team is better.
Prayers of All Shapes and Sizes

1 month ago | outreachmagazine.com | Michael Kelley

We should not be afraid to pray big prayers. There are lots of them in the Bible:Joshua prayed that the sun would stand still in the sky (Josh. 10:12–14). Elijah prayed for fire from heaven and then rain to end a severe drought (1 Kings 18). Nehemiah prayed for the heart of a pagan king to be moved (Neh. 1:10–12). Sometimes we don’t pray big prayers because we have been disappointed in the answers to our previous prayers and we don’t want to feel that disappointment again.
How to Level Up Evangelistic Growth in Your Church

1 month ago | outreachmagazine.com | Ed Stetzer

EDITORIALWhat fuels church health? Many factors contribute, but one of the most significant—maybe the most significant—is intentional evangelism. In this issue, we explore data from Exponential’s “Becoming Five Multiplication Study,” which surveyed more than 1,000 Protestant churches in the United States. The study evaluated churches on a scale from Level 1 (declining), Level 2 (stagnant), Level 3 (adding), Level 4 (reproducing) to Level 5 (multiplying).