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.

Jon Weece: The Metric of Movement

"When people stop moving, they start dying. It's all about making disciples who make disciples."

Kevin Haah: Church-Plant Los Angeles

Kevin Haah discusses his experience planting New City Church Los Angeles.

Mike Lwin: Extraordinary Surprise

“I stick to the things I do best. For everything else, I empower others.”

Ronald Squibb: Into the Community

“We’re not waiting for people to come to the church. We’re investing in our community, reaching into our community.”

Lee Strobel: What’s Trending in Apologetics Today?

"So many people who are not Christians are only one question away from faith."

Todd Renner: The Choice to Change

“We work hard, and we play hard—and it's amazing when those two overlap!”

What I’m Learning: Rest and Restoration

"I’m starting to believe that the life of God isn’t formed in us until we really trust him with the loving commandment to rest. Really rest."

Jerry Harris: Broader Horizons

“While our attendance and decision numbers are important to us, the more meaningful measurements are numbers of small group leaders, groups and apprentices.”