Have you ever watched 7-year-olds at a recreational soccer game? You get a bunch of kids out on the field and what generally happens is they all try to go after the ball, regardless of what position on the field they were supposed to be playing - defense, midfield, or forward - it does not matter: They all just charge toward the ball. However, as the kids get older, they learn more about the game, gain more self-control, and get better at staying in their assigned positions..

One of the unpleasant facts about evangelism is that sometimes people will reject the gospel. That is not the outcome we want, nor the outcome we expect, but it is a possibility. For many people, that fact will send them into a spiral of negativity. They might think “why even try if the effort will be worthless?” However, if we don’t try, then the gospel will never be spread...

Have you ever paused to consider how remarkable it is that God would place the work of sharing the Gospel into human hands? He entrusted mankind with carrying forward the mission begun by His Holy Son—the teaching of the Gospel to the world (Matt. 28:19–20). It pleased Him that our involvement would be essential to the praise of His glory (Eph. 1:12)...

For nearly a decade studies have been reported on “the loneliness epidemic.” People have become increasingly isolated and lonely, a trend which contributes to problems such as depression, anxiety, lack of motivation, increased substance use, and more. This only got worse during the 2020 COVID lock downs. To alleviate loneliness, people often turn to social media to gain some sense of connection with others. However, this generally intensifies their symptoms because...

It’s no secret that many congregations are shrinking, some to the point of permanently closing their doors. This is tragic and not something we want to happen to our congregation. The question quickly becomes: “Why does this happen?” It is easy to point the finger at the sinful world and shifts in culture, and those do play a part. But, another part of the problem in many locations is a lack of effective evangelism. Again, we ask, “Why are they not doing effective evangelism?