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.

Craig C. Hill: Servant of All

“The quest for status is not a fuel for a lifetime of ministry.”

Brian Zahnd: Water to Wine

“Salvation is best understood as a kind of belonging. I can’t work out my salvation alone.”

Ian Morgan Cron: The Road Back to You

“Studies show that the No. 1 predictor of success is self-awareness.”

Rob Ketterling: Front-Row Leadership

“God made me aware that simply pointing out problems is a cheap gift.”

Clay Scroggins: Leading When You Lack Authority

“I thought if I’d just had more authority to be able to call the shots, then I could have been a better leader. And that’s a lie.”

Clay Scroggins: Leveraging Influence When You’re Not in Charge

"Positivity is an option for every kind of personality. Each of us can choose to see the hope and potential in every situation."

Dave Ferguson: Making Heroes

“If you want to leverage your life for impact, it will be by being that hero-maker—the person who raises and empowers others."

Dave Ferguson: An Unprecedented Opportunity

“I would love for our definition of success to be determined not just by size, but by multiplication.”