Outreach Ideas

Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance: Why Now Is the Time to Prepare for Easter

March 5, 2026 Randy Harp 0

You have probably heard the phrase, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” It is usually shouted in locker rooms, printed on weight room walls, or repeated by coaches who are trying to prepare their teams for game day.

Let me be clear, Easter Sunday is not a performance. We are not putting on a show. We are proclaiming a risen Savior. But the principle still applies. […]

Christmas Countdown for Pastors

December 18, 2025 Randy Harp Comments Off

The week before Christmas always feels different. The calendar is full. The phone keeps buzzing. Expectations are high. And for many churches, this weekend and Christmas Eve will bring people through the doors who have not been there in months or maybe even years.

This is not a normal week, and it should not be treated like one. What pastors do in these next few days can shape not only a Christmas service, but also how people see the church and hear the gospel. […]

Maximizing Easter to See People Find and Follow Jesus

March 19, 2025 Brian Moore Comments Off

Don’t get me wrong, every service is important, and every weekend should be treated like the “big game” for Jesus, but at Easter, crowds are larger, opportunities for evangelism are greater, details are heightened, and […]

15 Christmas Sermon Tips Every Preacher Needs

December 18, 2024 admin Comments Off

Peter Mead of BiblicalPreaching.net offers 15 practical Christmas sermon tips, from embracing familiar passages to exploring Old Testament prophecy. These insights help preachers connect the Incarnation to today’s world, making sermons relevant and impactful. Perfect for Christmas, this guide inspires creativity while staying true to the Gospel message. […]

Churches and the Transfer Portal

December 22, 2023 Randy Harp 1

There are pros and cons to a church growing through the transfer portal. But in an age where the transfer portal, both in college sports and the church, is common and popular, let’s prioritize reaching new people with the Gospel. […]

Three Options When Your Church No Longer Reflects the Community

November 27, 2023 admin Comments Off

I was coaching a group of pastors and was asked a question I’ve encountered but never really answered. It’s a question that seems to come up frequently these days. In fact, I think it’s a […]

Seven Reasons You Must Not Abandon Your Online Services

January 29, 2021 admin Comments Off

As churches return to in-person gatherings, they are abandoning their digital and streaming services. At the very least, they are not giving them the attention they did during the quarantine.

It’s a mistake. It’s a big mistake. Here are seven reasons why we believe strongly your church must continue to emphasize and invest in digital and streaming services. […]