Serve AND Speak Words
I regularly hear the phrase, “Let’s show God’s love and if necessary we’ll use words.” I’m not sure if I have especially tuned my...
New Shoes or Shoe Aficionado?
We live in a rocky, thorn-infested world.
Some wouldn't know about that because they have worn shoes from the moment they could stand. Since birth,...
7.5 Lessons I Learned About Outreach At Burning Man
The famous Burning Man Festival is happening right now in the desert north of Reno right now. About 50,000 people from all over the world...
Reaching Out with Waffles?
It’s amazing how transferable kindness outreach is. To reach out with God’s love in a practical way - to bring the Good News to...
Reaching Out in the Fall
Sometimes I’m asked, “What do you do for outreach when the weather doesn’t cooperate?” It’s not that difficult but it requires a little bit...
Are You Really Outwardly Focused?
Have you noticed that the U.S. Church tends to go through trends every now and then? Books are written, conferences are held, programs come...
How About A Summer Outreach Lab
If you haven’t taken a stab at Kindness Outreach, the summer is the perfect time for doing a “Lab" - that is, to do...
Reaching Millennials (1 of 5)
There is no magic to reaching the Millennial generation. On the other hand, if we hope to get them, we simply need to do...
Reaching Millennials (2 of 5)
2. Outward Focus on Loving the City
Millennials are not just open to being outward toward the world around them; they are also open to...
Reaching Millennials (4 of 5)
4. Lead and Challenge New Behaviors
This generation isn’t just willing to be challenged – they nearly demand it. A significant part of their mentality...