October 11, 2006
Interview with Barry McMurtrie
Barry McMurtrie explains why small churches plateau, how leaders can prioritize outreach, and practical ways to introduce change wisely while pursuing healthy church growth.
Articles for tag: Great Commission
October 8, 2006
Faith on the Front Lines
Three church leaders describe different approaches to social and political engagement—from public advocacy to community action—sharing risks, church reactions, and practical counsel for Christians seeking to speak up wisely.
August 6, 2006
NNCC: The Great American Church-Planting Conference
Risk the Ride frames church planting as an exhilarating journey of highs and lows. This conference reflection shares stories, Scripture, and a call to send, go, and trust God through the chaos.
July 30, 2006
Personal Attention: The Missing Link in Spiritual Growth
Personal, one-on-one discipleship is a biblical, reproducible way to develop workers for the harvest. This article explains why shared life and intentional mentoring help believers mature—and how that process equips disciples to make disciples.
March 26, 2006
A Rural Church with a World Focus
A small rural Kentucky church helped fuel the growth of Workers for Mexico Mission through bold generosity, hands-on trips, and lasting partnership—showing what a big vision can do through steady faithfulness.
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.
February 19, 2006
‘Are We There Yet?’: The Case for Short-Term Family Mission Trips
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
The Public Act of Accepting Christ
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
The Samaritan Manifesto
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
Coaching God”s Team (Part 1)
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
The Church Is Constitutionally One (Part 3 of 3)
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
Reflections of Two Vagabonds (Part 2)
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.
What We Believe
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.
