Influence Magazine

"Praying for supernatural encounters feels risky to our inner image management department," writes Tim Enloe "But ministering Spirit baptism is not a learned skill or a unique spiritual gift. It is a privilege." influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Ma…

George P. Wood reviews @CLMcKirland's "A Theology of Authority: Rethinking Leadership in the Church" (@BakerAcademic) in the Spring 2026 issue. influencemagazine.com/en/Reviews/Ret…

"The task of worship planning is profoundly pastoral," writes Steven Felix-Jager. "Every song, prayer, announcement, and moment of silence can carry people either deeper into the divine dialogue, or pull them out of it." @SteveFelixJager influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Wo…

"Some people have the gift of hospitality, but God calls all of us to be hospitable," writes Tiffany Allison Wood. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Pu…

In Episode 425, George P. Wood talks to @kevindfoster about his book, ‘Run to the Brokenness’. influencemagazine.com/en/Podcast/Wou…

"When the whole Church hears the whole Word from the whole Body, we all move closer to the fullness of Christ," writes @KathyMKCannon. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Pr…

"Trading screen time for quality time can lead to a greater sense of spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being," write @DrReneaB and @DrGesell. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/So…

In this episode, @GeorgePWood talks to @WaldemarK about his new book, 'What Paul Really Taught About Women in Ministry', published by Gospel Publishing House. influencemagazine.com/en/Podcast/A-B…

"The barriers separating large swaths of the global population from the gospel may seem like impenetrable walls of stone," writes John Easter. "But I believe the Spirit is calling us to have faith in God and start moving mountains." influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/It…

Learning to follow Jesus starts at home. Ignite Parenting is providing resources for family discipleship. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Fa…

"Young adults are no longer seeking content; they are seeking authentic relationships," writes @KentIngle. "For the Church to lead effectively today, we must actively transition ... to an intentional strategy of relationship-building." influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Cu…

The complete Spring 2026 issue of Influence magazine is now available online. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Sp…

n this episode @GeorgePWood talks to @MatthewDKim about his new book, 'Becoming a Friendlier Church: A Pathway to Genuine Community', forthcoming from @ReadBakerBooks. They discuss why churches are unfriendly and how they can become friendlier. influencemagazine.com/en/Podcast/The…

The Azusa Street Revival celebrated its 120th anniversary April 9th. In this article, "Azusa Street reminds us that when ordinary people give the Holy Spirit access, God accomplishes extraordinary things through ordinary means," @DougClay writes. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Op…

"Our status in God’s kingdom does not depend on church attendance numbers, building size, or social media likes," writes Christina Quick. "Christ is the whole race, beginning to end. He is our purpose and prize." influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Po…

"By weaving accountability into the fabric of your church, you protect the mission, honor biblical stewardship, and position your ministry for long-term fruitfulness and trust," writes @DimosRollie. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Pr…

"When we surrender to Christ and say yes to His call, we place His mission above personal privilege," writes Brad Kesler. "Leadership is not an expansion of entitlement; it is an increase of responsibility." influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Ma…

"In an age where credibility is constantly tested, transparency and accountability are not merely strategic choices. They are spiritual commitments," writes @KentIngle. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Tr…

In Episode 422, George P. Wood talks to Julie Pratt about her new book, ‘Autism in the Church'. influencemagazine.com/en/Podcast/Wha…

“The question is not whether we should utilize social media for ministry, but how to enter digital spaces with wisdom, safety, and a pastoral heart,” write Matthew Harder. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Di…