In this episode of The Church Answers Podcast, Thom and Jess Rainer begin a two-part discussion on the widespread neglect of outreach in local churches. They unpack the foundational barriers that keep churches from obeying the Great Commission.
Also See: 8 Reasons Most Churches Do Not Do Outreach - Part 2Families need to create their own spiritual rhythms
Through our research and experience with churches and families, we have discovered faithful parents and caregivers want to engage children in the faith but often do not know how. Churches can help parents and caregivers by encouraging family spiritual practices and rhythms.
Most Churchgoers Aren’t Known By Their Pastor: Don’t Think It Doesn’t Matter
The lack of personal connection to the pastor has unintended negative consequences for the congregants, the pastor, and the church.
My Religion is "Something Else"
A growing number of Americans just don’t know what basic religious words mean.
UK churches to unite for National Week of Prayer amid growing spiritual awakening
From 6 to 14 September 2025, Christians across the UK will unite in prayer for national and spiritual renewal.
Inside Japanese Christian Church in Tokyo
Christians in Japan form a very tiny segment of the population.
Life with God in Kenya
This article consists of transcripts of “Daily Life with God in Kenya,” six radio meditations for Voice of Kenya Daily Service (April 3-8, 1989) delivered by Graham Kings during his tenure as Vice Principal of St Andrew’s Institute, Kabare, Kenya.
Donald Trump and the Deconstruction of America
Don’t let the daily outrages obscure the big picture.
With new Vatican ambassador, Trump sends culture-war message to American Catholics
The new US ambassador to the Holy See may faithfully represent the White House's conservative agenda, but his appointment's real purpose seems to be to sow more discord at home.
No matter how pervasive, resist a ‘new normal’ of cruelty
Cruelty has become a defining characteristic of our politics. It’s a shift that was troubling to many in the psychology community and began long before Donald Trump was elected president.
Faith leaders rally to support immigrants facing deportation in Southern California
Since early June, the Trump administration has significantly ramped up immigration arrests and raids, especially in Southern California, taking people into custody at businesses, farms and public spaces like parking lots.
World Vision wins sex discrimination case in appeals court
The ruling overturned a decision by a lower court where a plaintiff argued World Vision had discriminated against her marital status, sex and sexual orientation.
This article goes into more detail about the ruling and its ramifications than yesterday's article.A Brief History of the 'Worship Leader'
Where did the role of "Worship Leader" come from? Pastor Adriel Sanchez shares the interesting history of the worship leader and worship band, and why churches should grapple with the fact that in the middle of the 20th-century, the contemporary church essentially created a new office in the church.
6 Ways to Lead Better Bible Study Discussions
Blake Glosson shares a handful of habits that he has observed, which help facilitate meaningful and enjoyable Bible-saturated conversations.
How ChMS Improvements Are Transforming Church Operations
In just past three years church management software (ChMS) has undergone a quiet but significant revolution.
How to Create a Welcoming Environment for a Small Group Visitor
Here are several practical ways to create a small group culture that helps every small group visitor feel welcomed, safe, and genuinely included.
Digital Evangelism: Threat or Opportunity?
Every day, billions of people spend billions of hours scrolling, swiping, and streaming their way through life. Yet many of those same people have never heard the gospel of Jesus in a way they can understand. But what if the same digital world that distracts could also be the very place revival begins?
Will the Church ignore the mission field that’s right in our hands, or will we step into it with courage, creativity, and conviction?
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