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.

Kevin Myers: ‘The Church Is Always Vulnerable’

"The coming years could be the best chance for a national awakening in our lifetime. That excites me!"

Ed Stetzer: Stand and Share—Part 2

"It’s unfashionable to speak about eternal destiny, but it’s unfathomable to believe it and not tell people about Jesus.”

Ed Stetzer: Stand and Share—Part 1

"Through many different means, we need to share the gospel. We need to share it often, graciously and winsomely.”

Cal Jernigan: ‘The Way People “Do Church” Is Radically Changing’

"What concerns me most for the church is the same thing that concerns me for our country: the issue of polarization."

Thomas Bandy: ‘Ask the Uncomfortable Questions’

A 10-minute consultation to get your church moving again, from Thomas Bandy of Thriving Church Consulting.

Bob Whitesel: ‘Discover the Emerging Cultures’

A 10-minute consultation to get your church moving again, from Bob Whitesel, former professor at Wesley Seminary.

Peter Scazzero: ‘Avoid Being Seduced by the Idols’

A 10-minute consultation to get your church moving again, from Pete Scazzero of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.

Gary McIntosh: ‘Rethink and Recalibrate Your Mission’

A 10-minute consultation to get your church moving again, from Gary McIntosh of Church Growth Network.