In this episode, Mark Wilson discusses seven ways to move from ideas and intentions to actually getting something accomplished.

In this episode, Mark Wilson explores the tensions associated with ministry transition and provides some questions to ask yourself if you are pondering whether or not it is time for you to leave.

This episode concludes the "Preach to Reach" series in the Purple Fish Podcast by examining the tone of sermons in thriving churches. Do pastors in thriving churches water down their sermons to tickle itching ears or do they take another approach?  It also investigates the way these sermons conclude with a call to do something -- a beginning.  As Charles Finney declared, "Preach for a verdict!"

In this brief episode of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson continues unpacking his homiletic research by discussing how preachers in thriving congregations engage with the text and proclaim biblical Truth.

In this episode of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson continues to unpack his research into the preaching practices of thriving congregations by investigating how preachers can connect and draw meaning from the pain/struggle of their listeners.

In this episode, Mark Wilson shares insights gained from his research into preaching practices of thriving churches regarding the preacher's believability and authority.

In this episode, Mark Wilson summarizes his research into the preaching practices of thriving congregations and lists seven common factors he discovered.

In this episode, Mark Wilson reminds us that conversion usually happens through a process and provides helpful insight for guiding seekers towards faith in their spiritual journey.

This episode is a profound conversation between our host Mark Wilson, and Dr. Bill Ury, who serves as the Salvation Army's Ambassador for Holiness regarding the rich relationship between holiness and evangelism.

In this episode, Mark Wilson and Lenny Luchetti, Lead Pastor of Woodland Church, a thriving congregation in Battle Creek, MI, discuss how pastors can stoke the fire of evangelism in their own hearts, in their people, and in their preaching.

Mark Wilson reviews a few commonly overlooked rations church leaders should consider when assessing the big picture of their congregation's health such as:Baptism to AttendanceSeating & Parking CapacityVolunteer to Worship AttendanceNumber of Groups and Classes to AttendanceStaffing RatiosAnd more!

Too often, a church's discipleship process is about "fill in the blank" lessons and behavior modification. In this episode, Mark Wilson describes a missional approach to discipleship that authentically meets people where they are, helps them find wholeness/healing in Christ, and deploys these wounded healers into the world as ambassadors of grace.

In this episode, Mark Wilson interviews Greg Atkinson, Founder and Director of First Impressions, a ministry which helps churches improve their guest services. They discuss the importance of first impressions and simple things churches can do to increase the likelihood that a first time guest will return.

Description: In this episode, Mark Wilson interviews Dr. David Gustafson, Chair of Mission and Evangelism at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School regarding his book, Gospel Witness Through the Ages: A History of Evangelism. They discuss inspiring biographies from the book, and how an understanding of the history of evangelism informs our outreach efforts today.

In this episode, Mark Wilson discusses five important factors that must be considered by church leaders who desire to see their congregations grow: Invite, Connect, Deepen, Send, and Worship.  He provides some practical suggestions for addressing this issue with leadership teams.

In this edition, Mark describes the meaning behind Purple Fish. He suggests that we should view lost people as lost treasures rather than lost causes and provides a few helpful tips for these Gospel conversations.

In this episode, Mark Wilson addresses the ditches of self-condemnation and judgmentalism in our reactions to revival, differentiates between expectations and expectancy, and provides insights on cultivating the joy of Jesus.

Mark Wilson brings us a report of spiritual awakening among Southern Wesleyan University students and how the current Asbury Revival shares common characteristics with other historic revival movements.

In this first edition of the Purple Fish Podcast, Mark Wilson interviews Mike Hilson, lead pastor of New Life Church, a thriving network of congregations in Maryland, discussing Pastor Mike's new book, The E Word. They explore the importance of evangelism and why it tends to be neglected in churches today.