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.

Jason Strand: Stepping Into and Leading a Whirlwind—Part 1

“We really focus on reaching people who are far from God. That is our mission, that is the heartbeat of our church.”

Carey Nieuwhof: Present Hope, Future Strength—Part 1

“If members of Gen Z are in church, they’re very passionate. So perhaps we will see a spiritual renaissance in the next generation.”

Carey Nieuwhof: A Gospel Permeated Life—Part 2

"We have to see life for what it really is, to name the brutal facts but also to keep our hearts."

Ron Hutchcraft: Rescuing the Person Outside the Walls

Ron Hutchcraft has created a legacy of seeking the people most in need of spiritual rescue.

Dave Adamson: MetaChurch Ministry

Dave Adamson Is on a Mission to Help Your Church Reach It's Community Online

A Passion for Justice

How Generation Distinct is harnessing young adults’ hunger for change

Sharon Hodde Miller: Letting Go of Control

"Whenever you reach for control to fix something, it only breaks it more. It’s a deal that will always betray us."

Chris Sonksen: Healthy Team, Healthy Church

Learning to spot the signs of relational disunity and drift