Voices

Revitalization Has a Moment, And It’s Called Easter

Every great revitalization has a moment. A line in the sand. A day when everything shifts from what was to what will be.

Bridging the Gap Between Church and Academy

Thankfully, many leaders in theological education want to bridge the gap between the academy and the church and are working hard to do just that.

Pastor, You Are Not Alone: Strengthened, Not Stranded

Pastor, you are not alone. Others share your challenges and your calling. We are better when we run the race together.

Creativity in Context: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach

Recently, I enjoyed being with St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, California, not far from my own home church.

Lessons From a Contextualized Egyptian Megachurch

Heliopolis is a thriving and vibrant megachurch in Egypt, embedded in the Heliopolis neighborhood of Cairo.

How One Man’s Letter to Thomas Jefferson Led to 175 Years of Ministry

A historic building still stands at 29 Huntington Street in New London, Connecticut. In that building, God is doing new things.

Proximity Without Trust: Why Revitalization Stalls and Why Gospel Saturation Must Be the Goal

Many churches are not drifting away from Christianity; they are surrounded by it. Yet they feel stalled. The issue is not proximity to God.

Leading the Way in the Middle East: My Visit to Kasr El Dobara in Cairo

It was a joy to be with Kasr El Dobara (KDEC), an evangelical church in Cairo, Egypt, as well as with KDEC’s Senior Pastor Dr. Sameh Maurice.

Why Change Leadership Matters

I’ve come to believe that change leadership is a key need in our day. We need far more growing Christians and growing churches.

20 Truths From ‘Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats’

Alyson Pryor has published an important book in "Come Away and Rest: A Guide to Personal Spiritual Retreats."

Connecting With International Students Through Art and Story

Have you ever wondered how to connect more deeply with international students? Looking at art together is a wonderful way to share stories.