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21. The Real Reason the Pentecostal Movement Keeps Growing

There are parts of the globe where the greatest church growth is happening through the Pentecostal movement. One of the most frequently asked questions is: "In a world where the church seems to be declining ...

Created on 04 February 2015

22. The Real Reasons Young Adults Drop Out of Church

... they will face. Firsthand faith leads to life change and life-long commitment. This post was inspired by a conversation about Firsthand Faith, a book by Ryan and Josh Shook. Ed Stetzer is the president ...

Created on 31 December 2014

23. New Research: Americans Want to Keep Christ in Christmas

In recent years there has been some significant discussion and controversy over the de-Christianization of Christmas. With shop workers being told to say "Happy Holidays" the over-emphasis of Santa Claus, ...

Created on 11 December 2014

24. Would You Recognize a Modern-Day Pharisee if You Saw One?

... making. Let me encourage you to read Larry Osborne's book, Accidental Pharisees, which helped inspire this post and does a better and more thorough job exploring the issues. Ed Stetzer is the president ...

Created on 20 October 2014

25. Dumb and Dumber: How Biblical Illiteracy Is Killing Our Nation

...  the change it brings—even to a nation badly in need of it. We need not be dumb and dumber when it comes to the Bible. We can be faithful and fruitful in the Word instead. Ed Stetzer leads LifeWay Research ...

Created on 14 August 2014

26. Avoiding the Pitfalls of Syncretism

A quick search for the word "contextualization" on this blog will reveal how important I believe it is for the church that truly wants to engage in God's mission. I have written and spoken on the subject ...

Created on 25 July 2014

27. Ed Stetzer on Psychology Versus Biblical Counseling Only: Is There a Problem?

... the issue, as long as you do so graciously. Ed Stetzer is the president of LifeWay Research. For the original article, visit edstetzer.com. Did you enjoy this health article? Click here to receive new ...

Created on 09 June 2014

28. Too Many So-Called Christians Merely Giving Lip Service to Jesus

... to make disciples who make disciples. Such disciples will live boldly in a world with growing secularism and confused nominalism, pointing people to a Jesus that changes everything—and everyone. Ed Stetzer ...

Created on 28 March 2014

29. Ed Stetzer Reveals Impact of 2013's Top 5 Church Trend

... I am thankful for my faithful continualist friends who are reaching the world for Jesus while we are talking about them from the vantage point of the declining U.S. church. Ed Stetzer is the president ...

Created on 03 January 2014

30. Ed Stetzer Talks Government Shutdown, Social Media and Political Rants

... for whom they voted. I suggest we tweet thinking more about Jesus and less about politics. That's just basic Christian prioritization. Ed Stetzer is president of LifeWay Research, a division of LifeWay ...

Created on 15 October 2013

31. Ed Stetzer: Thoughts on the Amazing Life of Chuck Smith

Like many of you, I found out Thursday morning that Calvary Chapel founder and pastor Chuck Smith has died. He was 86. Charismanews.com has a helpful obituary. Chuck and Calvary Chapel have played an important ...

Created on 04 October 2013

32. Inside Iran: An Interview With an Iranian Pastor

... those who face imprisonment and other forms of persecution as a result of their efforts to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Iran. Ed Stetzer is the president of LifeWay Research. Ed’s ...

Created on 02 October 2013

33. Ed Stetzer: Boston Marathon Bombing, the Broken World and Our Maranatha Hope

... Jesus—to a broken and lost world. But, days like these make us long for that Day, where the kingdoms of the world become the kingdoms of our God and King. We pray "maranatha" today—and rightly so. Ed Stetzer ...

Created on 16 April 2013

34. Preach It ... With More Than Just Feeling

Preaching. Countless people have done it and are doing it. And as we all know, there isn't just one way of doing it. When it comes to the work of proclamation, we have various strategies and styles—some ...

Created on 29 July 2012