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.

What I'm Learning: Don't Quit!

Chuck Warnock: "If you’re thinking, “Well, he doesn’t know how bad things are”—believe me, I do."

Harvey Turner: Disciples Make Disciples

"If we grow in weekend numbers but we don't in other areas, we don't consider that to be a win."

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."