Ed Stetzer
Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., is the Dean of Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and Scholar in Residence & Teaching Pastor at Mariners Church. He has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; earned two master’s degrees and two doctorates; and has written hundreds of articles and a dozen books. He is Regional Director for Lausanne North America, is the Editor-in-Chief of Outreach Magazine, and regularly writes for news outlets such as USA Today and CNN.
Dr. Stetzer is the host of "The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast," and his national radio show, "Ed Stetzer Live," airs Saturdays on Moody Radio and affiliates.
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The Remaking of Theological Education
The news of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School’s plan to leave Chicagoland and the United States to merge with Trinity Western University in Canada marks a watershed moment in theological education.
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The (Contextualized) Marks of a Biblical Church
Defining what makes a church biblical can be tricky. Church expressions vary across time and culture. Yet I think six essential marks define what a biblical church actually is.
State of the Church
The State of the Church in 2025: Disrupted, Precarious, and Opportune
As we look at the State of the Church in 2025, we see both disruption and opportunity, uncertainty and hope. The trends of declining Christian identification and the rise of the nones are real and pressing. That said, we have no reason to consider these current trends inevitable or inescapable.
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A Closer Look at the Nation’s Largest Seminaries
Because of my commitment to the importance of theological education, I keep an eye on the state of seminary education in our nation.
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Navigating the Ethics of AI in Ministry and Sermon Writing
While AI offers exciting opportunities for ministry, its use also raises important ethical questions. From sermon writing to administrative tasks, church leaders must carefully weigh the benefits and potential pitfalls of integrating AI into their work.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 4: Preaching That Is Prophetic and Practical
We need to be preachers who are constantly renewing our commitment to proclaiming God's Word, with expository preaching as central.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 3: Preaching Themes, Narratives, and Topics
I encourage a renewal to expository preaching while recognizing there are other ways to preach that honor the Word and effectively teach the Bible.
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Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 2: Preaching Biblically Is Ultimate
Expository preaching is the best, but not the only biblically mandated preaching approach.
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