Now available online is the complete Winter 2025 issue of Influence magazine.

The cover story asks, “Is a Great Awakening Coming?” Amid church decline, biblical and historical patterns of cultural and spiritual renewal suggest a breakthrough could be on the horizon, according to author Joseph Castleberry.

“Despite humanity’s shortcomings, God’s redemptive plan always advances,” Castleberry writes. “Thus, we have reason to hope our current winter of discontent will give way to a springtime of renewal.”

Anna R. Morgan proposes egalitarian ministry models that support called men and women in “After the Billy Graham Rule, What?”

In his article, “When Sheep Bite,” Craig T. Owens acknowledges that ministry can be painful and offers guidance for persevering.

Allen Tennison continues his teaching series on the Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths in “What We Believe About Sanctification.”

“How to Lead in a Crisis,” the latest installment of Make It Count by Stephen Blandino, provides lessons for navigating difficult times.

And an updated directory of AG colleges and universities helps prospective students plan their Christian education.

Find all this — and more — in the Winter 2025 edition. May this content inspire, strengthen, and equip you and your ministry team in the year ahead.