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.

Timothy Keller: Christian Ethics and Political Engagement

How Timothy Keller makes sense of our current cultural environment.

James Emery White: Christianity for Non-Christians

To have a conversation with a non-Christian, we must remember what it's like to be lost.

Jeff Bogue: ‘The Church Is a Spiritual Entity’

“If servanthood is beneath you, leadership is above you.”

Aaron Burke: ‘Jesus Is Still Wildly Popular’

“It’s consistency that makes us most like Christ.”

Brian Tome: From Boys to Men—Part 1

Five things that separate the men from the boys.

Brian Tome: Challenging Men to Engage in Their Lives—Part 2

What are we doing to get men actually engaged in their lives?

Mark Batterson: Blessed to Be a Blessing

Jesus led with blessing others.

Adam Bailie: ‘Ministry Moves in Seasons’

“The best spiritual leadership is servant leadership that seeks to give away what has been entrusted and seeks to mobilize the leadership gifts in others.”