Grateful for the scholarship and witness of my colleague Carmen Joy Imes, whose latest article in Christianity Today explores what Scripture teaches about faithful obedience in complex times.
Worth the read as we seek wisdom rooted in the whole counsel of Scripture:
My youngest, posing with the books she read at Biola University’s Torrey Honors College.
Like so many, her time at Biola was transformative.
Just weeks until graduation!
AI is already shaping the world your people are living in.
The question isn’t whether the Church will engage, it’s how.
I recently shared three keys with Gloo to help Christian leaders navigate this moment with both conviction and clarity.
Read more here:
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A lot of seminaries are asking why growth is slow, but the issue usually isn’t awareness.
Growth follows clarity and mission and that's why I'm grateful for Talbot School of Theology.
This is a helpful breakdown of what’s actually working right now:
tinyurl.com/maycp3za
Seminaries don’t thrive in isolation. They flourish in partnership w/ the Church.
Healthy theological education isn’t just about classrooms. It’s about connection to real ministry, real people, real communities.
When seminaries and churches work together, mission moves forward.
tinyurl.com/maycp3za
Preaching three services at @AdaBible Church in Grand Rapids. Such a great church. Pray we make much of Jesus!
Preaching in Grand Rapids this weekend at @AdaBible Church.
Got to visit with the legendary Stan Gundry tonight. He's been at @Zondervan for 46 years!
Come say hi at Ada Bible if you are in GRusalem tomorrow! I'm at the Cascade/broadcast campus.
A Look at the Fastest Growing Seminaries
Schools that are seeing traction tend to be clear about who they are, closely connected to the Church, and focused on forming people for real ministry not just filling seats.
buff.ly/9HfZF6S
Seminaries don’t grow when they drift from the Church. They grow when they stay close to it.
When pastors are shaping the conversation, when students are being formed in real ministry contexts and that’s where theological education is at its best.
Worth your time: buff.ly/9HfZF6S
Most pastors don’t fail from lack of effort. They burn out from doing too much.
“Doing doesn’t scale. Leadership does.”
Healthy growth happens when pastors stop trying to be everywhere and start equipping others to lead everywhere.
Read more:
churchleaders.com/voices/22156...
"The question is not "What will AI become?" The deeper question and the one that matters more is, "What will we become as we use it?"
Have questions about Ai? Check out my article on the new Gloo blog.
Click the link in the comments to find the article!
Got a 1:30am Easter voicemail from Phil Strout of VineyardUSA.
Wrong number—I’m not Corey.
But I got the message.
Every Easter he calls about 30 pastors to remind them:
-Preach the gospel.
-Give them Jesus.
Enjoy the voicemail... and his example.
Lord, grow me into that kind of leader.
Nice to visit with Wayne Grudem today at his home.
His systematic theology has sold over a million copies.
It was great to catch up and to pray with him that we might see a spiritual awakening again.
Got a 1:30am Easter voicemail from Phil Strout of Vineyard USA.
Wrong number—I’m not Corey.
But I got the message.
Every Easter he calls about 30 pastors to remind them:
-Preach the gospel.
-Give them Jesus.
The man in the middle said I could come.
For your Good Friday.
Speaking at the @PhoenixSeminary Good Friday breakfast. Thankful for these gospel partners!
Theological educators are facing a massive shift with AI and digital tools. We have to be proactive in how we steward these technologies for the classroom. On April 13, my friends at Logos are hosting Creative Teaching with Logos 2026. It’s a virtual deep dive into innovative pedagogy!
RightNowMedia is getting better than ever!
RightNow Pastors+ is available now, delivering on-demand, expert-led video training that church leaders can use together to strengthen discipleship, clarify strategy, improve team health, and increase ministry effectiveness.
Link in comments!
Been hiking on the Canterbury Trail for a while, but w/ this conversion and new role, I will blend in better for my May class at @wycliffehall.bsky.social Oxford.
BTW, I first heard the gospel at an Episcopal youth camp and I write about it in the most recent issue of the Central FL Episcopalian.
We're coming to a city near you!
Looking forward to being in Las Vegas on April 16th. I hope to see you there! Register today at biola.com/leadtheway
A thoughtful new article in Christianity Today from Liz Hall, professor of psychology, and Jason McMartin, professor of theology explores why people in pain often aren’t looking for philosophical explanations but practical help for how to walk through it with God.
Read more:
“Preaching to the masses is the centerpiece of the discipleship process, but it's not the only piece.” —Robby Gallaty
In the RightNow Pastors+ Course, Creating a Healthy Discipleship Culture, understand and apply five components of Jesus's ministry to your own sphere of influence.
Ministry revolves around relationships. But people are complex and full of emotions. 💭
In this six-session RightNow Pastors+ course, leadership development coach and consultant Carolyn Taketa offers ministry leaders practical tips for developing strong emotional intelligence skills.
Come listen to Gavin Ortlund on Ed Stetzer live discuss the issue of disagreements turning destructive!
Come listen to Alisa Grace on Ed Stetzer live discuss the practice of turning conflict into connection!
In Puerto Rico, listening to @RevWalterKim open our @NAEvangelicals meeting. Looking forward to a good meeting and making much of Jesus!
