August 13, 2025

8 Reasons Most Churches Do Not Do Outreach – Part 2

25 minutes

Thom and Jess Rainer continue their honest conversation about why outreach has dropped off the radar in many churches. The second half of the list offers insight into theological drift and misplaced priorities.

5. Heavy inward focus

6. Weak theology of evangelism

7. Failure to understand “seed planting time”

8. Failure to emphasize outreach as a priority

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