Interviews

Gene Appel: Do Less Ministry; Reach More People

None of the programs at our church were bad in and of themselves. The volume of it just prevented us from being focused on building relationships with those who are far from God. So, we had to do less ministry to reach more people. It sounds funny, but people had to be trained in how to do life with nonbelievers or people spiritually disinterested.

Mark Sayers: The False Promise of Platforms

A platform society equates visibility with influence. But it doesn’t really align with the kingdom of God mentality.

David Kinnaman: And Now for Some Good News

The inevitability, the inexorable decline of Christianity, is not a done deal. It’s not as though there’s been a complete turnaround and everyone’s a Christian, but there’s a real moment of spiritual openness that is translating now into this resurgence of interest in Jesus. It’s a big deal.

Wilfredo ‘Choco’ De Jesús: Beyond the Pitfalls of Success—Part 1

Staying grounded as your platform grows

Jonathan Herron: ‘Laughter Is Universal’

“Seminary does not prepare you for reaching people far from God.”

Andrew Ching: Salt and Light in Cebu

Andrew Ching and his wife are using their business to reach their community in the Philippines.

Mark DeYmaz: The Sustainable American Church—Part 1

The church needs to think about finances in a different way.

Mark DeYmaz: The Church as a Benevolent Owner—Part 2

How economic impact can be an evangelistic tool.

Kenia Santana: A Voice for God in Chile

A morning show host shares how her faith informs her work.

Jay Kim: Analog Church in a Digital Age—Part 1

How do we do Christian discipleship when we're all distracted?