Columbia World Outreach

Shut down the bus tours: What older church members should really be doing

So how do you engage older church attendees… say people over age 50? The question’s been around a long time. And, as most church leaders could tell you, it’s a bit of a loaded question. It’s also a question I’m...Read More→

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

Why I’m Grateful for the Local Church

I love my church where I serve, but I’m also very grateful for the local church in general. In all its beauty and flaws, I can’t imagine culture surviving without it.

8 Concerns That Church Members Seldom Tell Pastors

There are some concerns that are harder to bring up than others. Things like: We're concerned about your marriage.

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

Should We Still Dress Our Best for Church?

I’m a millennial and I still think it’s best to wear our best to church. Recently my brother (Jonathan) and his wife (Vera) launched an online tie store called French Thread (shameless …

How to Do Outreach With the Gospel in Mind

Leaders, are you subtly preaching good works above the gospel?

Eight Techniques to Develop Church Events into Outreach Opportunities

Have you ever felt like you missed your chance? Have you ever wondered about the purpose of an event at your congregation or felt like you are just going through the motions when it comes ...

Nine Things That Have Replaced Traditional Outreach in Churches

People are less receptive, even hostile, to drop-by visits.

How one mom's 'aha moment' became a multiplying outreach ministry

What does it take to reach the nations with the gospel?Ashley Unzicker discovered that a sincer...

26 Innovative Community Outreach Ideas for Pastors 

If you hope to impact your community, you have to take the time to serve your community. Does it sou...

Meekness Does Not Equal Weakness

Outreach Psychology: How to Tailor the Perfect Outreach Email

5 of the most important psychological factors that should be considered when tailoring your outreach email to ensure higher response rates.

Why I Don’t Fear Denominational Schisms

Protestant traditions are splitting over sexuality, as they did slavery, but this time it’s different.

How Outreach Uses Outreach to Sell Outreach

Outreach Tips For Building Relationships Online

When you for start as a link builder or content marketer and don’t know any better and are under a lot of pressure, it was just all about getting that mention and link from industry related blo…

The Smart SEO's Guide to Effective Outreach

Learn how to conduct effective email outreach for SEO with this guide from SEER Interactive.

Influencer Marketing Tips for Outreach

Influencer marketing tips for outreach. Build your brand with a wide array of top social talent to generate more impressions.

Scientists Are Learning the Power of Outreach

Progress in conveying science to the public needs to continue