This past Sunday–September 17–was Church Planting Sunday. In honor of that, I recorded an episode of the Influence Podcast with my friends and colleagues, Chris Railey and John Davidson, who make a good case for why every Christian should care about church planting. Continue reading Why You Should Care About Church Planting | Influence Podcast
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: “Between 2001 and 2008,” Jerry Ireland writes, “missions budgets for evangelism and discipleship declined by almost 11 percent, while funds for relief and development work increased by nearly 9 percent.” My guess is that this trend … Continue reading Monday’s Influence Online Articles
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: Chris Railey gives sound advice to church leaders who are hiring new staff. “When hiring personnel, consider more than just their obvious talents, ” he writes. “Look at some of the intangibles that a person won’t … Continue reading Friday’s Influence Online Articles
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk with the nation’s foremost historian of Azusa Street about the history and significance of this revival. Prof. Cecil M. Robeck Jr. — “Mel to his friends” —is senior … Continue reading Monday’s Influence online Articles
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: Chris Railey continues his series, “A Team Approach to Teaching,” by focusing on who should be part of your teaching team. “Prioritize teamwork over talent,” he writes, “and you’ll find a group of people who fit … Continue reading Friday’s Influence Online Articles
In the 100th episode of the Influence Podcast, Chris Railey, John Davidson, and I discuss the challenges named in the title, as well as books Christian leaders should read and why Assemblies of God pastors should come to the Influence Conference on August 7-8 in Anaheim, California. Continue reading Contemporary Challenges Christian Leaders Face | Influence Podcast
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: We publish our Q&A with Preston Ulmer, lead pastor of Doubters Church in Denver, Colorado. I like this quote especially: “When I was in college, serious doubts about my faith drove me into depression and anxiety. … Continue reading Tuesday’s Influence Online Articles
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: Chris Railey writes about the Influence Conference on August 7-8 in Anaheim, California: “The challenges ahead for the church are real, but we have an unprecedented opportunity to reach people with the gospel and expand the … Continue reading Friday’s Influence Online Articles
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: Chris Railey’s article “How to Have a Winning Attitude” reminds leaders that the way you think and feel can change the way you lead. Just in time for Pentecost Sunday this weekend, Mark Entzminger shares “Three … Continue reading Friday’s Influence Online Articles
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: Chris Railey offers principles he’s “learned and employed to lead meetings that people want to attend.” Christina Quick notes: “Seven in 10 moms in the U.S. with children under 18 participate in the workforce, according to U.S. Department of … Continue reading Friday’s Influence Online Articles
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