Iron Stream Media
Alvin Reid
I serve as Director of Life Bible Study, a division of Iron Stream Media providing disciple-making resources for churches and ministries. I'm a former professor of evangelism for over 25 years and the author of 20-plus books on evangelism, next-gen ministry, and spiritual awakenings. My latest book, Sharing Jesus, Showing Kindness: Mobilizing Disciple-Making Through Servant Evangelism will release in March 2024. I also coach, speak, and train leaders through www.docreidcoaching.com.
What is the ministry challenge keeping you up at night?
How to help church and ministry leaders awaken a renewed passion and practice of disciple-making in our rapidly changing cultural moment.
What is the greatest hope for God’s work in 2023 you’re dreaming about?
To add value to pastors, churches, and other Christian leaders specifically in ways to encourage the broken and give hope to the discouraged.
What is a non-ministry activity that brings you joy and energy?
Fitness! And being a grandpa of course!
What are the top 1-3 essentials for the Church in America to address to reach those who are spiritually open, but not yet following Jesus?
1. Helping them to see the bigger Story of God's Word and how their story can be connected to that Story.
2. Helping the church rediscover this bigger Story as the foundation for ministry and personal/corporate growth in Christ rather than programs or methods.
3. Helping believers get past the drama in social media and news to see that on a personal level that people are remarkably open to spiritual conversations with people who have empathy, compassion, and conviction.