This is a true story of radical obedience in the face of the impossible. I found myself immersed in the post cold war Soviet Union during a time of tremendous brokenness and dire spiritual need. God had called me to do something about the desperate condition of the young people in this hurting area of the world but the challenges were insurmountable. I was traveling on a one way ticket to Russia and a five dollar bill in my pocket, not sure that I would even find a way home much less succeed in my assignment. There was still four months and six countries to navigate and I found myself walking...

In Outreach Matters it is my desire that you will be equipped to succeed; that you will not be overwhelmed as you step into outreach. Many other theological and missiological books and resources are available to you. Use them. Study them. They will be greatly valuable to you in all aspects of life. Still, these resources might leave you wondering, "How does it work out in real life?"

My goal in recalling these incredible experiences and life lessons is to help you build a strong foundation from which to begin your Kingdom endeavors. Too many people start out from ground level and...