March 5, 2006
Thinking Outside the Box
Arron Chambers examines how church buildings can help—or hinder—the mission of reaching lost people, urging leaders to “think outside the box” and keep the church moving, growing, and caring like a living body.
March 5, 2006
Arron Chambers examines how church buildings can help—or hinder—the mission of reaching lost people, urging leaders to “think outside the box” and keep the church moving, growing, and caring like a living body.
February 19, 2006
Short-term missions can be more than a meaningful week away. Learn how families can prepare, serve humbly, and build an ongoing Great Commission lifestyle that lasts beyond the trip.
January 22, 2006
How do churches help people respond to the gospel? This article shares real-world approaches—from invitations and counseling rooms to baptism practices—highlighting celebration, clarity, and the next steps of discipleship.
January 8, 2006
Paul E. Boatman explains why compassionate service is intrinsic to the church’s identity and how “Good Samaritan” ministry pairs with evangelism. From disaster relief to missions and new outreach efforts, the church’s mercy and message belong together.
November 30, 2005
Jim Putman views the church through a coach’s eyes and argues “winning” means making disciples. He challenges leaders to return to relational discipleship and to face hard realities without giving up on the mission.
November 6, 2005
Using Ephesians 4:1-6, Clint Gill explains the church as constitutionally one—an organic unity grounded in one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God.
July 10, 2005
After a 20-month RV tour across America, LeRoy Lawson shares several “druthers” for the church—hopes for growth in leadership, worship practices, ethnic outreach, missions giving, and Scripture-centered preaching and teaching.
June 19, 2005
A staff roundup of short “What We Believe” statements from churches across the U.S., highlighting shared convictions about Scripture, Jesus Christ, salvation, baptism, and the church’s mission in clear, visitor-friendly language.