The Exchange

In an age of digital overload and disorganized discipleship, church leaders must help believers cut through the noise by returning to the essentials of the Christian faith—the foundation for clear and lasting spiritual formation.  

"At Fuller, we remain committed to equipping Christian leaders to serve faithfully and wisely in all the places where God sends them. Some will affirm our approach. Others may differ."

A recent article in Christianity Today titled “Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?” has been raising some animated discussion on social media—not surprising, since the opening sentence argues, “The Bible doesn’t say Jesus was nailed to a cross.”

What comes to mind at the mention of International Student Ministry (ISM)? For some, it might draw a blank.

While John Piper is “Christian famous,” and his influence is multidirectional, his influence on the church’s engagement in mission is easily overlooked amidst his extensive preaching, teaching, and writing ministries.

It's been 10 years since the implosion of Mars Hill Church. Hard to believe. Like most things, Mars Hill had some beautiful and terrible fruit from its ministry. I will always treasure the good but want others to learn from the not-so-good. 

In the scope of the 20th century, Lesslie Newbigin is one the most profound and influential thinkers with regard to the gospel and modern Western culture. One would be hard-pressed to find a voice for contemporary missions who has not been influenced in some way by Newbigin.

The lack of a compelling and persistent call to the unevangelized and the unreached at the fourth Lausanne Congress left me deeply saddened.