Ed Stetzer

Ed Stetzer is the editor-in-chief of Outreach magazine, host of the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, and a professor and dean at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches, trained pastors and church planters on six continents, and has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He currently serves as teaching pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, California.

He is also regional director for Lausanne North America, and is frequently cited in, interviewed by and writes for news outlets such as USA Today and CNN. He is the founding editor of The Gospel Project, and his national radio show, Ed Stetzer Live, airs Saturdays on Moody Radio and affiliates.

 

How to Revitalize Your Church—The 5 R’s

Church revitalization starts with reframing on the grace of God. That's just the beginning. Here are the rest of the steps to resurrect a dying church.

Large Church. Small Church. What Is the Ideal Church Size?

Is there an ideal church size that we should be shooting for? What are the pros and cons of small and large churches?

Why Churches Stagnate and What to Do About It

There are many reasons church growth stagnates—not all are bad or in our control—but here's a potential solution.

Start Planning Now for a Smooth Succession

Waiting until a ministry leader retires or is forced to retire is waiting too long to set up a succession plan. There's a better way.

How to Empower Your Volunteers

Many senior pastors are hiring paid staff or handling tasks themselves that could effectively be delegated to qualified volunteers. Here's how to adjust.

Karl Vaters: When Small Is Just Right

Karl Vaters discusses 'Small Church Essentials' and why church growth is an incomplete way to measure church health.

Why Do We Value Credentials Over Calling?

With church planters and pastors, we're overvaluing credentials over calling. Here's why we need more non-traditional leaders.

How to Bring Mental Illness Into the Light

There are a lot of resources available to those with mental illnesses, here are ways to start the conversation.