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.
Bryan Jennings: Walking on Water
How one pro surfer found his ministry ignited ... and the opportunities flood in like a wave of purple prose.
Luis Palau on the Power of Simple Outreach
Through more than five decades of ministry, Palau has presented Christ to millions around the world. What advice does he have for us about outreach?
Andy Stanley: North Point Community Church
"Making people comfortable has never been the goal of the Church."