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.

Michael Fletcher: Everyone Can Be a Leader—Part 2

Michael Fletcher explains the advantage of raising up leaders from within your church culture.

Andy Stanley: Reclaiming an Irresistible Gospel—Part 1

We are living in the new covenant, and that should shape the way we think about the Bible and our faith.

Andy Stanley: Nothing Less Than Jesus—Part 2

We need to always shift our focus more toward Jesus and the resurrection as the core of our faith.

Daniel Fusco: The Unlikely Megachurch Pastor—Part 1

Daniel Fusco's journey from being a dreadlocked Hare Krishna groupie to the pastor of a megachurch.

Daniel Fusco: Thinking Outside the Church Walls—Part 2

Most churches are attracting people who are already saved. Let's go out and find those who are lost.

6 Leaders: How Can the Church Engage Culture?

Six church leaders comment on the pressing issues of how we restore our credibility and reach a post-evangelical, polarized culture.

Danny Franks: Making the Unchurched Feel Welcome—Part 1

Welcoming guests is one of the most important aspects of ministry. If they don't feel welcome, they won't come back.

Danny Franks: Hospitality Is an Evangelistic Gift—Part 2

Hospitality is the responsibility of every church member. Consider these things as you assess your guest services.