Articles on Purpose

Yearning for More

We become what we focus on. Whatever we give ourselves to shapes our attitudes and determines our character. The music we listen to and the books we...

Preparing Troops for Spiritual Battle

Since the mid-1960s, the Military Ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ has helped commanders and chaplains develop spiritual readiness in service...

A Vision of the Harvest

Far too many pastors spend all of their time and money just trying to hold the church together.

Coming Out Of The Christian Closet

Sharing his faith in the secular world is a risk worth taking for John Tesh.

Becoming a Purpose Driven Church, Part One

Recently, Rick Warren sat down with Ministry ToolBox editor Jon Walker to discuss basic Purpose Driven philosophies and how they will influence...

The Ministry Model of Jesus: How We Are to Minister

Jesus’ mission required power that could only come from God. No super-prophet could have done the job; no well-educated scribe had the necessary...

God's Purpose in Suffering

I believe that God suffers more than we can imagine because we – as human beings generally and as individuals to varying degrees – have disconnected...

Becoming a Purpose Driven Church, Part Two

Seeker sensitive doesnt mean you compromise the message. It means you take into consideration peoples culture in order to communicate that message.

The Ministry Model of Jesus: Your Life Mission

To do the very same works Jesus did—what other purpose in life can match the awesome privilege believers have been given? The opportunity to engage...