Client Testimonials
Who are Interpret’s clients?
- in a variety of cultural, geographical, and socio-economic contexts—e.g., major cities on the East and West Coasts to rural churches in the American Midwest and Canada
- from a number of theological and denominational backgrounds—e.g., non-denominational, Southern Baptist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Episcopal, and Assemblies of God
- in a number of different capacities—e.g., lead pastors, church planters, pastors of church revitalization efforts, and on-campus ministries.
Some of our preachers have no formal theological training while others received some training (e.g., a Bible or seminary degree) yet still desire to go deeper with God’s Word, finding themselves “stuck in rut” or “saying the same things over and over.” For some client reviews, see below.
Reviews
“In this early stage of church-planting and especially as a relatively new pastor and preacher, my sermon prep time just wasn’t cutting it. Interpret has been helping me to better understand a text’s historical context, original meaning, and applicable ‘takeaways,’ often with great suggestions on how to communicate it to churched and unchurched alike. Whether tackling a daunting Old Testament prophet, like Habakkuk, or a New Testament epistle like 1 John, Interpret has helped me become far more confident in my abilities to communicate God’s Word to His people. Over time, my exegetical skills have also grown, and I’ve been able to see the text more deeply and fully on my own.”
“Interpret has helped me on countless occasions throughout the stages of preparing a sermon. The energy, wide reading, and knowledge of the text that are provided never fail to generate profound insights and great leads for preaching. While our conversations have often saved an occasional sermon that was headed nowhere (or worse), cumulatively, they have shaped me into a far better preacher and theologian. Well worth it!”
“The incredibly helpful counsel that I’ve gotten from Interpret over the past few years was the result of (i) a combination of a deep knowledge of Scripture with an evident love for God and His people, (ii) the ability to make complex ideas accessible (even to children), and (iii) an infectious passion for communicating the truth. It’s been invaluable to have a preaching coach at my disposal who is not only conversant with the scholarly biblical literature but often has keen insights into our current cultural issues. During many of our consultations the text became alive to me, which not only thrilled my own heart but also made me eager to communicate it to others. If you are looking for greater passion in your preaching and fresh insights into the text, I would have no hesitation in recommending Interpret to you.”
“As a new church planter, I was having to learn, well, everything about being a pastor, including preaching. The stress of weekly preaching was taking a toll on life at home, especially my marriage. I truly love preaching, but even with a seminary degree I just didn’t yet have what it took to prepare a solid sermon every Sunday. Interpret brought some much needed relief, changing the weekly sermon prep process from a time I’d come to dread to a time that I now enjoy immensely. Way more growth, much less stress. Not only am I grateful for Interpret, but my congregation and, not least, my wife and kids, are grateful as well”
“I find the insight into the Scriptures offered by Interpret to be incredibly helpful for me and for the pastors and church planters I work with through Leaders Collective. Interpret is extremely helpful in making the complex simple, in providing true understanding into what the text is actually saying, as well as providing applications for life. I know a number of pastors who continue to benefit from working with Interpret. I highly recommend it.”