Influence Magazine

In this Influence Podcast, @GeorgePWood talks to Steve Svoboda about how ministers — especially young or emerging leaders — can develop good habits in the spiritual, relational, emotional, relational, physical, and financial dimensions of life. influencemagazine.com/en/podcast/dev…

.@ThisIsLeeRogers believes students are best positioned to evangelize their peers. In this episode, he talks with George P. Wood about training students how to do so, based on his forthcoming book, 'The Campus Missionary Guidebook'. influencemagazine.com/en/podcast/tra…

"In this present world, power imbalances often result in some people engaging in ruthless domination while others cower in fearful weakness. Neither of those extremes represents the way of Jesus," writes @DonnaLBarrett. influencemagazine.com/en/practice/bl…

Mike Ivaska recently preached the @AG_USA's doctrinal statement. "The congregation learned basic Christian doctrine, heard my position on points of contention within the body of Christ, and gained a better understanding of Pentecostal theology," he writes. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Pr…

"North Central versity has a long history of preparing Kingdom leaders,” says Darnell K. Williams Jr., who began his duties as the university’s president on May 2. “We will continue that legacy and honor the ethos that has been here for 95 years.” influencemagazine.com/en/practice/pr…

Do Pentecostals affirm the Nicene Creed? They should, argues Frank Macchia. "The Nicene Creed affirms the divine nature of Jesus Christ. This matter is of primary importance, for if Christ were not Lord, He could not be our Savior." influencemagazine.com/en/practice/wh…

In the Summer 2025 issue, George P. Wood recommends 'The Kingdom of God Is Among You' by Gordon Fee and Cherith Fee Nordling. "It will help [readers] understand New Testament theology in all its unity and diversity," he writes. influencemagazine.com/en/Reviews/Sal…

The Summer 2025 issue is now online, with articles by @ToddKorpi on AI, @ChrisSonksen on the identity thermostat, @Macchia_Frank on the Council of Nicea, Daniel Isgrigg on love and the Holy Spirit, and Allen Tennison on divine healing. Check it out! influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Su…

In Episode 391 of the Influence Podcast, @GeorgePWood talks to @ToddKorpi about how to evaluate AI theologically and ethically. Korpi is author of 'When AI Goes To Church', coming out in September from @IVPress. influencemagazine.com/en/podcast/thi…

.@GeorgePWood reflects on Job, suffering, and hope in his editorial from the Summer issue. "We can take Job-maxxing in stride because Jesus is coming soon, and His reward is with Him." influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Jo…

"The question isn’t whether this generation will be formed. But rather, who will do the forming?" writes @KentIngle. He suggest four ways churches can influence students' questions about truth and identity. influencemagazine.com/en/practice/wh…

Beth Grant is a pioneering woman leader, veteran missionary, and cofounder of the anti-trafficking ministry Project Rescue. In this episode, George P. Wood talks to her her lifetime of service, based on her ‘Leading with a Whisper’ (@CharismaHouse). influencemagazine.com/en/podcast/usi…

.@AG_USA General Secretary @DonnaLBarrett explains why men and women should serve together and how they can best do so. "Can you dream with me of a Church where the gifts of the Holy Spirit flow freely through men and women?" she asks. influencemagazine.com/en/practice/me…

Summer is a great time to read a book, and Gospel Publishing House is releasing seven new titles during General Council. @GeorgePWood previews them in this article. influencemagazine.com/en/reviews/for…

In this article, @BradfordJim explains why he chose to affiliate with the @AG_USA rather than going nondenominational. influencemagazine.com/en/practice/wh…

Pastors sometimes struggle with knowing what biblical text to preach about any given Sunday. @LisaMillen5 offers six reasons to consider using the Revised Common Lectionary, which takes congregations through the entire Bible every three years. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/A-…

"Learning isn’t the finish line. It’s the starting point. The real challenge is not merely to read more — but to live more fully from what we’ve read." @CMaxMan influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Wa…

Santiago Guerrero is a counter-cult missionary with Assemblies of God U.S. Missions. “My hope is that Christians will not only defend their faith, but that they share their faith when they get a knock on the door," he says. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Op…

Ron Sandison is a credentialed @AG_USA minister with autism. In this article, he shares his experience and outlines five ways congregations can integrate autistic people into their ministries. influencemagazine.com/en/Practice/Mi…

"The Bible consistently reveals God’s concern for the poor and marginalized, a theme that should shape every aspect of church life, including youth ministry," writes @LuluArmenta. She offers practical solutions for making youth activities more affordable. influencemagazine.com/en/practice/th…