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.

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."

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.”