The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 754 | Rick Warren on What 99% of Churches Don't Do, The Rise of the Global Church, and the Call American Churches Need to Hear
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Sep 16, 2025 
Rick Warren, Pastor and author of The Purpose Driven Life and founder of Saddleback Church, shares insights on what 99% of churches overlook. He discusses the remarkable growth of the global church, highlighting its expansion and demographic shifts. Warren emphasizes the need for American churches to embrace a mission-driven approach and revitalize connections through love and discipleship. He also offers practical tips for preachers to engage their congregations meaningfully, advocating for a deeper commitment to faith and community.
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Reading Scripture Weekly Built A Preacher
- A pastor told Rick his secret: reading the New Testament once a week for 30 years.
- That disciplined devotion produced deep, reliable preaching and spiritual insight.
Use S-P-E-A-K To Start Conversations
- Ask people to tell their story, name their passion, then encourage them and ask their biggest problem.
- Finally ask who they know that you should meet to build connections and release potential.
The Church Is Bigger Than Perception
- The global Christian population is far larger and more diverse than many assume.
- Rick Warren highlights ~2.3–2.5 billion people identify with Jesus worldwide and many are nominal believers.
