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.

Levi Lusko: Discovering Your Identity

When you understand who God is, you stop feeling the need to keep your hidden side from others.

John C. Maxwell: Lead With Courage

Here are a few steps that will help you become a transformational leader.

Kyle Idleman: Persevering in Seasons of Struggle

Encouragement for those tough times when you feel like giving up.

Jeremiah Johnston: Becoming a Christian Thinker

The new pastor of apologetics at Prestonwood Baptist his mission to give believers and nonbelievers alike a foundation in the faith.

Tom Nelson: The Shepherding Leader

“One of the biggest things you can look for in a shepherd leader is that they are led well by the Good Shepherd.”

Sam Rainer: A Local Church Renaissance

A Pathway for Church Health and Growth

Andrew Peterson: Encountering the God of the Garden—Part 1

“Everyone was talking about how Jesus died on the cross to save me from my sins, but the elephant in the room was why?”