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.

Brian Houston: Equipping the Next Generation—Part 2

"What inspires me the most is setting up a new generation to win. ... The legacies we leave for people are what remain."

Jo Saxton: Leading by Listening—Part 1

The Church’s Role in Healing Broken Identities and Overcoming Injustice

Jo Saxton: Leading Beyond Brokenness—Part 2

"Salt Doesn't Have Any Impact Until It's Interacting With Something. What Flavor Can the Church Bring Out?"

Max Lucado: Beyond Anxious–Part 1

“That’s the role of a pastor—to reiterate that there is a good God on the supreme throne overseeing every detail in the world.”

Max Lucado: Beyond Anxious–Part 2

“While I’d love to fix people, I can’t. If I think I can, I’m setting myself up for anxiety.”

Erwin Raphael McManus: With Your Last Breath

"If you truly live before you die, your life will have a power that not even death can conquer."

Ed Stetzer: Reflections on the Megachurch

For all churches, large or small, my exhortation is to think biblically about how the church might make much of Jesus.

Jaime Loya: Building Bridges—Part 1

“I was determined to give myself to this call until I succeeded. I had no desire for a Plan B.”