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.

Gabe Lyons on Creativity and Community

Gabe Lyons offers insights on the connection between creativity and community.

Francis Chan on Evangelism and Culture

In part two of our conversation with Chan we chat about rediscovering and renewing our passion for the Gospel and for people.

The Greatest Threat to Our Evangelism Efforts: A Candid Talk with Francis Chan

In part two of our conversation with Chan we chat about rediscovering and renewing our passion for the Gospel and for people.

Tim Keller: A Vision to Reach the City

“Per capita, the cities are really underchurched, and they’re getting more underchurched all the time.”

Max Lucado: The Biggest Mistake People Make About Grace

The definition of grace, the pitfalls of legalism, and cultivating environments of grace in our ministries.

Jo Saxton: Launching Women Into Missional Leadership

“For women who feel called to ministry in the context of church, I want to be sure we are giving them an opportunity to grow and try and fail and succeed.”

Andy Stanley: Catalyst for Growth

“You do the right thing, and you trust God with the consequences. Period. It’s just that simple.”

Justin Davis: My First Affair Was with the Church

Church planters Justin and Trisha Davis talk about the near death and resurrection of their marriage—and ministry.