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Ed Stetzer — September 02, 2026
My friend Peyton Jones has a new book. This one is called “Disciplology,” which is not really a word. But he has a habit if making up words. (See...
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5 urgent evangelical challenges in the coming years
Ed Stetzer — August 27, 2026
Many say it’s been a tough decade for us evangelical Christians. The media say that Christianity is in great decline. We hear that most young...
The boards of Phoenix Seminary and Biola University have both voted for Phoenix Seminary to become Talbot Seminary Phoenix, bringing together two...
By now, you’ve probably seen the discussion about a possible revival. Reports of renewed spiritual interest, increased Bible sales, and growing...
Ed Stetzer — August 24, 2026
The academic year follows a different rhythm than the traditional calendar. Rather than beginning in January, ours begins in the fall — a season of...
Ed Stetzer — July 31, 2026
A long time ago, John Maxwell said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” For years, I wanted to try to prove him wrong and find something...
Ed Stetzer — July 01, 2026
I love churches of all sizes. I serve as a teaching pastor at one of the largest churches in the nation. I also regularly visit and preach in small...
Ed Stetzer — June 17, 2026
Recently, I enjoyed being with St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, California, not far from my own home church. I was glad to...
Ed Stetzer — June 04, 2026
When I moved to Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in 2023, I sensed that God had big things ahead for Talbot. Looking at the amazing...
Ed Stetzer — May 20, 2026
It was a joy to be with Kasr El Dobara (KDEC), an evangelical church in Cairo, Egypt, as well as with KDEC’s Senior Pastor Dr. Sameh Maurice (in...
Ed Stetzer — May 08, 2026
Recently, the Orange County Register asked me to comment on the recent mass baptisms in California. Images of mass baptisms have circulated widely...
Ed Stetzer — May 06, 2026
Alyson Pryor brings a breath of fresh air into an evangelical world often obsessed with activity and achievement. With her training as a spiritual...
Ed Stetzer — April 17, 2026
If you trace the history of the modern missions movement, you’ll find a recurring theme: students saying yes to God. From the 1886 Mount Hermon...
Ed Stetzer — March 30, 2026
Stories of missionary calling rarely begin with a clear map. Obeying God is almost never linear. Detours, doubts and divine providence interrupt...
Carmen Imes, Ed Stetzer — March 18, 2026
Carmen Imes is on a bit of a roll lately. You may have seen Tim Tebow mention Carmen Imes regarding her last book, Being God’s Image: Why Creation...
Ed Stetzer — March 04, 2026
Many resources present the gospel for kids in powerful ways. One treasure created by Charles Spurgeon, the “Prince of Preachers,” is titled “Come...
Ed Stetzer — February 25, 2026
Ed Stetzer — February 16, 2026
When I preach at a church, I often share some observations that might be helpful to others. I call this “Sunday Journeys.” Bethlehem Baptist...
Ed Stetzer — February 04, 2026
I love theological education, and I believe strongly in its importance for the formation of pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders. I believe...
Ed Stetzer — January 22, 2026
Talbot’s legacy goes back 70 years, and 50 more when you include the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. That legacy inspires me in my role as dean. We...
The Anchored Conference is the Talbot School of Theology’s flagship summer gathering designed to ground believers in biblical truth, strengthen the...
Ed Stetzer — January 07, 2026
My friend, Pastor Joby Martin, has a new book out about manhood. In a world where young men are in crisis, and where there are a lot of sources of...
Ed Stetzer — December 22, 2025
One thing that’s become clear over the last decade is that discipleship has not held the central place it should in the life of the church. Many...
Ed Stetzer — December 12, 2025
This post was taken from Ed Stetzer’s article shared on Church Leaders in September. This weekend, I published an article in USAToday, extolling...
Ed Stetzer — November 14, 2025
If you think community is an important part of healthy church life, and I hope you do, then small groups should also be important to you. They are...