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Urban Ministry in Lansing

Discover how a small Lansing house church serves the Potter Walsh neighborhood through tutoring, park cleanup, and personal relationships. Kendi Howells Douglas shows how ordinary congregations can make…

Urban Ministry: Not Just an Academic Concern

The International Society of Urban Mission brings educators, missionaries, and practitioners together to address urban poverty. Kendi Howells Douglas explores its founding and challenges churches to prepare for…

Signs of Hope Amid Urban Suffering

Ash Barker explores Christian hope amid poverty through stories from Bangkok's Klong Toey slum, where a neighborhood cooking school and courageous flood-relief volunteers demonstrate how faith, compassion, and…

For the Love of a Child

Doug Priest explores how church-based child sponsorship helps children in Kenya, India, and Ecuador while strengthening communities, connecting congregations across borders, and inspiring generosity among American church members.

Celebrating 200 Years of Mission

Explore the history of Christian missions through William Carey, Adoniram and Ann Judson, and the rise of American missionary societies. Bill Weber traces early hardships, Restoration Movement involvement,…

Unreached People Groups

Reaching unreached people groups requires more than missionary enthusiasm. Doug Lucas examines cultural and linguistic barriers, biblical motivation, and the role of prayer, partnerships, and strategic church planting…

Where Are We Now?

Explore four eras of Christian missions, from coastal outreach to urban ministry. Stephen Burris examines changing mission strategies, unreached peoples, and the biblical foundations of holistic global evangelization.

Future Trends in Missions

Explore the future of Christian missions through global trends in urbanization, holistic outreach, and cross-cultural ministry, alongside emerging strategies involving technology, business, indigenous missionaries, and short-term mission partnerships.

A Building for Outsiders

What happens when a church builds a sports complex instead of a traditional sanctuary? Discover how New Life Christian Church's $11 million nZone project opened doors for community…

Welcoming the Newcomers

What does visiting a new church really feel like? Melissa Brandes shares eye-opening experiences from unfamiliar congregations and practical lessons on welcoming visitors, building genuine connections, and making…

The 3 R’s to Launching & Landing in Ministry

Launching a ministry is exciting, but sustaining it takes more than vision. Susan Lawrence challenges leaders to rethink their responsibilities, invest in relationships, and guide ministry initiatives from…

A Place to Stand

From flying offering banks to collapsing lecterns, Daniel Schantz shares hilarious stories about church pulpits and the practical challenges of preaching, reminding readers why even a simple wooden…

A Bible Study Program for Everyone

Google Is My Best Friend: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 5)

Discover how online sermon preparation resources can strengthen preaching without replacing personal Bible study. Chuck Sackett shares practical insights on finding illustrations, verifying sources, and using digital tools…

Many Resources Use Them Well!: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 4)

Caleb Kaltenbach shares practical online resources for sermon preparation, including Bible study software, sermon illustrations, preaching courses, and opportunities to learn from other preachers and strengthen communication skills.