J.D. Greear

J.D. Greear is the pastor of The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, and is currently serving as the 62nd president of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is the author of several books, including most recently Essential Christianity: The Heart of the Gospel in Ten Words (The Good Book Company).

Why You Need the Church to Know Jesus

Jesus makes himself known through his body.

How Are Our Minds Transformed by Christ?

Hint: It's different than mere religious change.

The Yearning Beyond Suffering

Hard as it is to imagine, the future glory that will be revealed will make our present suffering pale by comparison.

How Earthly Possessions Are Like Confederate Currency

Soon everything not stored up in heaven will be worthless.

How Pride Robs Us of Intimacy With God

Why pride makes a fool of us.

Why Sincerity Is Not Enough to Save You

What you believe about God really matters.

How to Worship Even When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

When you can't see, trust the character of Christ.

Showing Honor to the Overlooked

From the beginning, Christianity has stood out for the honor it shows all people.