Interviews

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

Kyle Strobel: Power in Weakness

“Christians should become powerful Christians. But it’s only ever a power made perfect in our weakness, and it’s only ever a power that comes from God.”

Steve Carter: My Journey Through the Desert of Grief

The lessons about grief, God and identity Steve Carter encountered after resigning from Willow Creek

Aaron Burke: Close the ‘Back Door’

"The invite culture has also grown at our church and people feel comfortable bringing their friends."

Curt Seaburg: Embracing Our Online Campus

Up to this point, using videoconferencing was a rarity. Now, we are embracing it at a whole new level.

Kevin Geer: Help People Experience Jesus

When leading in a time of change and uncertainty when everyone is trying to understand what the new reality is, its important to draw people's attention to what is not changing, as Kevin Geer helps people experience Jesus.

Michael Fletcher: Leverage Small Groups

"People need content, but they also need connection. Disciples are made in small groups."

Jeff Bogue: Pray for Your 3

Jeff Bogue shares insights on leading Grace Church through challenging times, emphasizing initiatives like 'Pray for Your 3' to foster community healing.

Dean Fulks: Learning to Communicate Better

"We streamlined our communication process so that it became more consistent. We knew that we had to be abundantly clear about the hearer’s best next step."

Mike Baker: Partner With Community Organizations

Mike Baker discusses the importance of partnering with community organizations, inspired by Jesus teaching on new wineskins, to identify what that will mean for this new wine.

Rufus Smith: Work for Church Unity and Justice

We are one example of how the church of Jesus Christ can leverage its platform, trust and credibility to be the conscience and compassionate arm of the gospel, as exemplified by Rufus Smith's work for church unity.