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 We Make the Message Relatable

Share your faith in an understanding and accessible way through relationships with others.

Christmas Reminds Us of Our Deepest Longings

The Christmas story teaches us that God understands our own stories. During this season, we celebrate the coming of our Savior and King.

Overcoming Obstacles While Planting a Church

Like any movement, challenges exist that threaten the vitality and longevity of church planting.

Ed Stetzer: What to Make of AI

It’s one thing to ask AI to help with sermon title ideas; it’s another to replace the study of God’s Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit, with ideas pulled together by AI.

Ethics and Evangelism

Not only does God’s mission permeate the grand narrative of the Bible—in creation, fall, redemption and restoration—but the Bible itself is a product of God’s mission.

Small Shifts Make a Big Difference in How We Approach Evangelism

To be effective in reaching an ever-changing culture, the church must be willing to adapt and innovate while staying true to the core message of the gospel.

The Gospel in Times of Crisis

What we've learned from the crises of this year about sharing the gospel

The Bible in Evangelism

How the Bible fuels evangelism