How to Multiply Leaders in Your Church | Influence Podcast


In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Dave Ferguson about how to multiply leaders in your church. The conversation draws on insights from Dave’s new book, Hero Maker, coauthored with Warren Bird and published by Zondervan. (See my review below.) Dave is pastor of Community Christian Church, a multisite congregation with 11 locations in Chicago and its suburbs. He’s also the visionary for New Thing, an international church-planting movement, and president of the Exponential Conference. You can follow Dave on Twitter; his handle is @DaveFerguson. And check out his website, DaveFerguson.org. Here’s my very brief review of the book: … Continue reading How to Multiply Leaders in Your Church | Influence Podcast

God Always Answers Our Prayer | World Day of Prayer


The first Friday of March is always World Day of Prayer. Over at InfluenceMagazine.com, I commemorate the day with an extended meditation on the truth that God always answers our prayers. ***** God always answers our prayers, but not necessarily the way we want Him to. He has our best interests in mind. So, sometimes He says “Yes,” sometimes “No,” sometimes “Wait,” and sometimes — frankly — “Grow up!” Let’s take a look at each answer, starting with “Yes.” Yes James 5:13–18 says this about prayer: Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing … Continue reading God Always Answers Our Prayer | World Day of Prayer