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.

Vern Streeter: Empower Your Volunteers and Staff

“We are a better church without my hands in everything.”

Chris Stephens: Be Intentional About Apprenticeship

“Culture changes while truth does not.”

Steve Stroope (and Josh Howerton): Stoke the Fires of Evangelism

“Stop asking lost people to act like Christians.”

Mark Zweifel: Take the High Road

“I don't know as much as I need to, but I can if I stay on my knees and open my ears.”

J.J. Vasquez: Model the Church Culture You Want

“Leadership is the echo of your soul.”

Ron Vietti: Bring the Message to the People

“I needed to be who God made me to be.”

Douglas Walker: Inspire Hope

“Speak the truth in love.”

Glenn Packiam: The Church As Bread

We are meant to give ourselves lovingly to our communities from the outflow of our love for Christ.