August 13, 2025

8 Reasons Most Churches Do Not Do Outreach – Part 1

24 minutes

In this episode of The Church Answers Podcast, Thom and Jess Rainer begin a two-part discussion on the widespread neglect of outreach in local churches. They unpack the foundational barriers that keep churches from obeying the Great Commission.

1. Confusion about what outreach is

2. Pastor can’t take another responsibility

3. Outreach confused with marketing

4. Lack of consistency

Resources:

Chaney & Associates

The Church Advisory Podcast

Upward Running

8 Reasons Most Churches Do Not Do Outreach – Part 2

Thomas Edison on Leadership – Part 1: Understanding the Mind of a Growth Leader

Know Your Community

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Membership

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