As I scrolled through the daily news articles on my phone, a headline caught my attention and made me pause: “Bookkeeper Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzling $580,000 From Church.” Due to weak controls, the ch...

In the last edition of Called to Serve, I emphasized the necessity of Spirit-empowerment in the believer’s life. The greatest obstacle to that empowerment is pride. James 4:6 warns us plainly: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

Uzziah provides a sobering example of what happens when reliance on the Lord gives way to pride. He became king at...

Within the Church, conversation is often framed through the lens of cultural pressure. But it runs much deeper. For Generation Z, transparency and accountability are not optional features of an institution. They are prerequisites for trust.

Gen Z members have grown up in an era defined by access to information. This environment has forced them to ask a simple question...

Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host.

“The church is called to be a place of belonging for all people,” writes Julie Pratt. “Paul reminded us in 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 that the body of Christ is made up of many different parts, each one valuable and necessary. In verse 22 he wrote, ...

Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host.

“The doctrine of hell can be a powerful motivator,” writes Allen Tennison. “Many believers initially responded to a salvation message for fear of going to hell. Christians have also dedicated themselves to prayer, evangelism, and global missions...