Is It Possible to Manipulate People Into the Kingdom?
"Nowhere in Scripture are we commanded to 'get people to pray the sinner’s prayer.' We were told to make disciples."
Evangelism
Rick Warren: Balance Is the Key to Church Health
"A far better focal point than church growth is church health. Big isn’t better. Small isn’t better. Healthy is better."
Amplifying Evangelism: The Future of Outreach and Mission
Ed Stetzer: "Churches that make these three shifts will be more effective at outreach in a skeptical culture."
The Decline of Christian America—An Opportunity for the Gospel?
Ed Stetzer: "People need to see that 'Christian' isn’t just a check box on a survey, but a life changed by the gospel."
How One Pastor Overcame His Personal Evangelism Slump
"I was a pastor whose schedule kept me from being around anybody far from God. But a year ago something changed."
It Started With Science Fiction: Reflections on Missional vs. Attractional Evangelism
Should churches primarily work at attracting seekers, or should churches practice a more missional approach?
4 Simple Ways to Engage Millennials
"As millennials, the way we see the world often makes it difficult for us to meaningfully connect with the local church."
Where Have All the Evangelism Conferences Gone?
Ed Stetzer: "I don’t think more evangelism conferences is the answer, but the lack of many is a symptom of a larger problem."
Ed Stetzer: Why I Stand With Wheaton College
Wheaton College made the national news in a big way last month—while I was visiting with my daughter. Here's my reflection.
New Data Reveals Christmas Churchgoing Trends
Most Americans attend church during the Christmas season, and many would come if invited, new LifeWay Research study finds.