Church Leadership

Mark E. Moore’s Thought Leaders

Mark Moore reflects on three influential Christian leaders—Don Wilson, Ken Idleman, and Kenny Boles—and the lasting lessons they taught him about leadership, honest critique, pastoral prayer, and biblical…

Sean Palmer’s Thought Leaders

Sean Palmer shares how theologians N.T. Wright and Scot McKnight have shaped his understanding of the apostle Paul, Scripture, and Christian community, recommending influential books that have strengthened…

The Leaders We Follow

Leadership shapes our lives in ways we often overlook. Mark A. Taylor explores the influence of great leaders, the consequences of poor leadership, and why cultivating wise leaders…

Mel McGowan’s Thought Leaders

Mel McGowan shares five Christian leaders who shaped his thinking about ministry, leadership, and the future of the church, including Eric O. Jacobsen, Dave Gibbons, Alan Hirsch, Mark…

Victor Knowles’s Thought Leaders

Victor Knowles shares four influential thinkers and writers who shaped his life and ministry, highlighting Leroy Garrett, Peggy Noonan, Bob Russell, and Ravi Zacharias and their distinctive approaches…

Rick Grover’s Thought Leaders

Rick Grover reflects on five Christian leaders who shaped his life and ministry, sharing lessons in servant leadership, pastoral care, Restoration Movement heritage, academic learning, and personal integrity.

Thomas F. Jones Jr.’s Thought Leaders

Thomas F. Jones Jr. shares how Wess Stafford, Tim Keller, and Pope Francis influenced his life and ministry through compassion, church planting, theological teaching, and servant leadership.

Ian DiOrio’s Thought Leaders

Ian DiOrio highlights influential Christian leaders Doug Parks, Bart Rendel, Wes Beavis, and Tom Mercer, exploring their approaches to strategic church growth, pastoral health, leadership effectiveness, and relationship-centered…

Liz Curtis Higgs’s Thought Leaders

Liz Curtis Higgs shares how Christine Caine, Ann Voskamp, and Jennie Allen have influenced her life and ministry through courageous leadership, compassionate outreach, humility, and a commitment to…

John Derry’s Thought Leaders

John Derry reflects on the leadership lessons he learned from influential authors and college presidents, emphasizing how encouragement, trust, and empowering others can shape effective leadership in Christian…

Follow the Leader

Leadership shapes our decisions, values, and direction. Mark A. Taylor explores the influence of leaders, the consequences of poor leadership, and the importance of cultivating leaders worth following.

Laura Buffington’s Thought Leaders

Teaching pastor Laura Buffington shares five influential voices who have shaped her life and ministry, from Wendell Berry's reflections on place to creative approaches to Scripture, reconciliation, and…

Bert Crabbe’s Thought Leaders

Nate Bush’s Thought Leaders

Kerry Allen’s Thought Leaders