Interviews

Ryan Kwon: Nothing to Prove

“We’re so accustomed to the church being a noun. I want our bias to be action-oriented, and a movement that goes outward.”

Aubrey Sampson: The Beauty of Lament

"Those we shepherd will see that it is in our honest crying out to God in our pain that our worship grows more authentic." ~Aubrey Sampson

Patrick Miller and Keith Simon: Outside Influence

The church has thrived throughout history and around the world when we don’t have power.

Tim Harlow: Beyond "Nickels and Noses"

“We measure the same as anyone: nickels and noses. But everyone is trying to figure out how to measure the deeper discipleship issues.”

What I'm Learning: Lead from the Inside Out

Kevin Harney: "I have learned that I accomplish far more in six days of labor than in seven."

What I’m Learning: Pastors Need Friends, Too

Karl Vaters: "The most important lesson I've learned in recent years is to be a member of my church, not just its pastor."

Randy Frazee: Macromanage From Mission

“Macromanage from a clear mission, vision, values and plan, and you don't have to wear yourself out micromanaging.”

What I'm Learning: You Just Have to Rest

Anne Marie Miller: "We cannot be dependent on ourselves and dependent on God at the same time."

Heath Burris: The Opportunity of Discipleship

"True success cannot always be seen from the outside."

What I'm Learning: My Best Advice on Soul-Care

Larry Osborne: "The best advice I’ve ever received was that I had nothing to prove and no one to impress."

Jackie White: Beyond the Pulpit, Outside the Walls

"We do a poor job representing Christ when all we do is preach."