Interviews

Collin Outerbridge: Building a Multicultural, Multigenerational Church

There's something about a unifying vision that is greater than our preferences, that is focused on serving our community, that I think has led to a strong sense of connectivity that's allowed our church to grow and to impact people right here where we live.

Dave Ferguson: Multiplying Leaders

Every leader needs to have an apprentice. Even the lead pastor, as you're thinking about what's next, you need to have an apprentice so you can put that person in that role and you can commission them to go.

Nicole Martin: A Different Kind of Leadership

When I go to a great restaurant and it’s really good, no one ever has to tell me, “Could you let other people know?” I cannot wait to tell other people, first of all, that I've been, and second of all, how good the food is. I think we have lived our Christian lives on the periphery of God's grace and goodness and favor for so long that we don't know how good the food is for ourselves.

J.J. Vasquez: Journey of Faith

No matter who walks through the door, I can connect with him or her, but only by being the person God created me to be, not pretending to be someone I’m not.

Irwyn Ince: A Hopeful Pursuit

How do we live in this world in light of the truth that Jesus is who he says he is, that he is indeed making all things new?

Heather Matthews: Beyond #MeToo

If people outside the church saw Christians empowering and advocating for women and fighting against sexism, that the gospel might actually be good news, especially for women outside the church.

Ed Newton: Oil Flows in Empty Vessels

“I believe the gospel doesn’t just change someone’s life now, but their whole future life, and the lives of those around them.”

Paco Amador: A Church With a Heart for Immigrants

"In our community, we’re all immigrants from different generations. We need to continue to talk about how the goodness of God has placed us in a position where we can actually be God's instrument to bless others."

Lisa Fields: Wrestling With Doubt

Oftentimes, what made you believe could actually make someone else disbelieve, because we’re all seeing it through different lenses.

Joni Eareckson Tada: Nothing Wasted

“Grace is like water—it always seeks the lowest level. The more we see ourselves as needy in God’s eyes, the roomier our soul is to receive his grace.”

Matt Chandler: Victory Is Assured

Because of Jesus we can endure anything.