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.

Hugh Halter: Beyond Brimstone (Part 3 of 3)

“To win a heart means you have to be able to eat dinner with them and not put a finger in their chest.”

Peter Scazzero: Emotionally Healthy Leadership (Part 1 of 2)

"As a lead pastor, my shadow ends up affecting the whole church. I want to maintain vigilance because it can erupt at any time."

Peter Scazzero: Emotionally Healthy Leadership (Part 2 of 2)

“It’s one thing to preach sermons and cast vision. It’s another thing to get into the nitty-gritty of building healthy culture and confronting the elephants in the room.”

Dave Gibbons: Is the Megachurch Over?

Dave Gibbons: "Is it really revival if the city hasn't changed?"

Mark DeYmaz: What’s Trending in Multiethnic Ministry?

Mark DeYmaz: "To remain credible, we must adjust to a new reality"

David Platt: Countering Culture With Grace

David Platt: "Yes, we want to be bold, but there's a contrite courage, a humble boldness, that I think the Word warrants."

James MacDonald: Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows, Ill.

The senior pastor of one of the country's largest and fastest-growing churches talks about lessons learned in ministry.

Ravi Zacharias: With Gentleness and Respect

“We’ve made everything a moral issue and forgotten that the salvation message is what morality alone cannot solve.”