Phil Cooke

Phil Cooke is a filmmaker, media consultant, and founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles and Nashville. His latest book is Church on Trial: How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis. Find out more at PhilCooke.com.

8 Ways for Christians to Regain Credibility

Commitment to gospel living is the key to gaining a hearing with people who are skeptical about Christianity and believe Christians are hypocrites.

The Digital Future of Global Missions

"It’s time we stopped thinking about “missions” only in terms of geographical boundaries, and started thinking about missions in terms of digital boundaries as well."

Write Your Ideas Down … No, Really

There is a plethora of productivity apps out there, but in many cases and for many tasks, nothing beats a good old pen and paper.

How to Host a Great Panel Discussion

A panel discussion can be the highlight of a conference or a snooze fest. A good moderator can make all the difference.

Creativity: Seeing Through the Eyes of a Child

People who are less creative always default to what we’re “supposed” to do with things. Creativity requires setting your expectations aside.

Why We Need to Stop Criticizing Large Churches

"I think it’s time to kill the myth that if you’re preaching a real gospel message with integrity, nobody will show up."

The Selfie Culture: Who Are We Worshipping?

"It appears people have lost the ability to appreciate the world around them without inserting themselves in it."

There Is No Shortcut Back Into Ministry After a Moral Failure

Phil Cooke: "Never fall for the deception that your past sin makes you more effective as a Christian leader."