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.

Efrem Smith: ‘Equip Reconcilers and Disciple-Makers’

A 10-minute consultation to get your church moving again, from Efrem Smith of World Impact.

Carey Nieuwhof: ‘Stop Looking in the Wrong Place’

A 10-minute consultation to get your church moving again, from Carey Nieuwhof of Connexus Church in Toronto.

Jim Burgen: ‘Teach the Hard Truth Because Life Is Hard’

"We are actually being hateful and destructive if we teach anything other than God’s truth."

Tony Morgan: ‘Sometimes, Our Faith Just Isn’t Big Enough’

A 10-minute consultation to get your church moving again, from Tony Morgan of The Unstuck Group.

Gregg Matte: ‘The Lack of Understanding Our Identity’

"We are so busy trying to be who we think the world wants us to be, we have forgotten who God wants us to be."

The Story Behind ‘The Shack’

An interview with 'The Shack' author, William Paul Young, about the impetus behind the New York Times bestseller.

Bob Merritt: ‘No Leader Is Immune’

"What concerns me most is leadership failure. If a leader’s flame is out before age 50, everybody loses."

Preston Sprinkle: Discipleship, Mission and Morality

"Part of our discipleship process should empower people to engage the mission of Christ wherever they are."