Influence Magazine

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…

In this episode, George P.. Wood talks to Assemblies of God General Secretary Brad Kesler about his new book, ‘Trusted with Treasure’. influencemagazine.com/en/Podcast/The…

"To build an enduring ministry, you must equip people for service," writes @DavidReneau. In this article, he describes three paradigm Kidmin leaders must make to build a lasting ministry. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/St…

"Why some are healed while others, like my dad, don’t receive physical restoration this side of heaven has been one of the most difficult aspects of my journey. Yet through such wrestling, God continually points me to His resurrection hope." —Leah Leach influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Go…

In Episode 419, George P. Wood talks to Steven Félix-Jäger about his book, ‘How to Worship for All Its Worth’. influencemagazine.com/en/Podcast/Usi…

"Every women’s event, Bible study, retreat, or gathering can be a pathway that leads women to a transformational relationship with Christ," writes Nonda Houston. She identifies four elements of effective ministry to women in this article. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Be…

"The question isn’t whether Gen Zers are ready to lead," writes @KentIngle. "The question is: Are we ready to allow them?" influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Re…

In Episode 418, George P. Wood talks to @DavidReneau about how to build a thriving children’s ministry. Reneau is author of 'Next Level Kidmin.' influencemagazine.com/en/Podcast/Tak…

"While 1 million Americans attended Assemblies of God churches during 1960, an estimated 12 million tuned in to Revivaltime," writes Darrin Rodgers. He recounts the history of this influential ministry in the Spring 2026 issue. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Ra…

"It’s appropriate to avoid traditionalism in worship.," writes Vinnie Zarletti. "At the same time, we must steward and pass down the biblical traditions of our faith." influencemagazine.com/en/practice/bi…

"There is certainly no shortage of bad news and discouraging headlines in today’s world," writes @PastorAverage. "However, we should be careful not to overlook the good things that are happening around us every day." influencemagazine.com/en/theory/good…

"Anchor your identity and family in Christ," writes Melissa Pulis. "Then, even when the nest is empty, your heart and life will remain full." influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/ro…

In Episode 416, George P. Wood talks to Elly Marroquin about her new book, ‘A Disciple’s Growth’, published by Gospel Publishing House. influencemagazine.com/en/podcast/sev…

"Narcissism pervades our culture, from social media to politics," writes Kerry Marsh. "When leaders exalt image-based performance over the Spirit’s work, narcissistic attitudes infiltrate the Church as well." influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Na…

"God has given each of us a job in His kingdom, and we need the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to accomplish it," writes Brad Kesler. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Th…

"It is both selective and hypocritical for Christians to pick and choose which moral laws they want to obey," writes George P. Wood. influencemagazine.com/Practice/The-P…

In Episode 415, George P. Wood talks to Melissa Alfaro of The Network of Women Ministers about her new book, ‘The Heart of a Pathfinder’, published by Gospel Publishing House. influencemagazine.com/en/podcast/pat…

"Applying good journalism standards can help preachers deliver messages that are relevant, credible, relatable, and complete," writes Christina Quick. influencemagazine.com/en/practice/ho…

Reviewing @PastorAverage's new book, 'The Assemblies of God: Our Story,' Lisa Millen writes, "Readers will gain a renewed understanding of who we are as Pentecostals and what it means to belong to the Assemblies of God." influencemagazine.com/en/reviews/reh…