Understanding the Externally Focused Movement
Krista Petty talks with Eric Swanson and Rick Rusaw about the externally focused church movement, community transformation, and how congregations can serve beyond their walls.
Articles for tag: Eric Swanson
May 4, 2008
Connecting Good Deeds and Good News
Rick Rusaw reflects on how serving others can open doors for spiritual conversations, showing that good deeds and good news belong together in the church’s witness.
April 30, 2008
External Focus, Careful Balance
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the challenge of balancing evangelism and social action, urging externally focused churches to bring together good deeds and good news.
September 5, 2007
Earthly Hurts and an Eternal Perspective
Mark A. Taylor reflects on the church’s renewed commitment to compassion and community outreach—while urging believers not to lose sight of eternity, sin, and salvation as they serve “the least of these.”
Standard Publishing Annual Report: Joining Hands in Ministry
A reflection on Jeremiah 50’s call to “set up a standard” and how it helped shape Standard Publishing’s mission—past innovations, present partnerships, and a renewed commitment to serve churches with Bible-teaching resources.
December 12, 2006
Finding Your Sweet Spot
Your “sweet spot” is where your God-designed passions intersect with the good works God prepared for you. Discover your strengths, step into service, and contribute with confidence—starting now.
August 2, 2006
Interview with Rick Rusaw
Externally focused church is the theme of this Q&A with Rick Rusaw of LifeBridge Christian Church. He shares how community service builds relationships, strengthens witness, and becomes part of a church’s DNA.
Publishing and Partnering
Standard Publishing previews two new local-church-driven resources tied to this summer’s North American Christian Convention, including a new book by Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson and the H2O video project featuring Kyle Idleman.
