Tag: David Kinnaman

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.

Deconstruction may not be about finding reasons to leave, but rather seeking guidance for a deeper stage of faith.

Evangelism is quintessentially relational, a fundamental act of vulnerability and radical openness. It necessitates good, active, loving listening.

The need to focus on cultivating the flourishing of our people and ensuring that our churches are truly thriving has never been more critical.

Understanding what AI means for ministry and all domains of life will be vitally important to the future of the church and our communities.

People feel warmly toward Jesus, and we’re seeing a high degree of spiritual openness in America.

The promise of Jesus is for this life and the life to come. There’s an opportunity that we have in this moment of spiritual openness that Jesus is well-regarded and well-liked and he seems to be beckoning people.

Churches can be places where followers of Christ carefully listen to and pray through people’s life stories with empathy, extending the kind of care and grace that Jesus showed everyone, regardless of their backstory.