The Top 30 Pastors And Christian Leaders You Should Follow On Twitter in 2022

This list of top people to follow on Twitter will conclude an annual series of posts I do supplying leaders with as many top resources as possible for the upcoming year.  The previous posts were:

• The Top 20 Church Leadership Conferences to Attend in 2022
• The Top 22 Podcasts Pastors And Christian Leaders Should Listen To In 2022
• 22 Books Christian Leaders Should Read In 2022
• The Top 10 Books Leaders Need To Read In Spring 2022 which is my quarterly reading list.
• The Top 30 Leaders That Coaches, Scouts, Athletic Directors, and Sports Fans Need To Follow On Twitter In 2022
• 44 Great Job Openings For Pastors And Church Leaders In 2022

This list is always very popular and very controversial.  I get it.  No matter how long a list such as this may be, you will overlook some incredible Christian leaders.  This is because the Kingdom of God is simply too large to capture on a list.  Perhaps you can help me out and make your own list as well.

Also, if one of your favorite leaders is not included, check out the six posts mentioned above.  You will likely find them there.  No one except for John Maxwell is included on more than one list.

The following are The Top 30 Christian Leaders You Should Follow On Twitter in 2022:

1. Jon Acuff – In addition to making me laugh more than anyone on Twitter, he is one of my go-to’s on the subjects of creativity, production, and communication.
2. Tony Dungy and All Pro Dad – Coach Dungy needs no introduction.  The NBC broadcaster, Hall of Fame coach, and national spokesman for All Pro Dad brings a level of wisdom and integrity rarely seen.
3. The Babylon Bee – OK, we can take ourselves just a little too seriously.  Nothing is more entertaining on Twitter than the satiric humor of The Babylon Bee.  As they say, this site is fake news you can trust!!!
4. Dr. Sam Chand – Maybe one of the wisest men in Christian leadership.  As a Dream Releaser he serves pastors, ministries, governmental and social organizations and businesses as a Leadership Architect and Change Strategist.  Dr. Chand speaks regularly at leadership conferences, churches, corporations, seminars and other leadership development opportunities.
5. Scott Cochrane – Scott serves on the executive team for the Willow Creek Association, as Vice President, International Ministries. Following a five-year stint as Executive Pastor of a large church, Scott returned to Willow Creek Canada in 2009 as Executive Director, and in 2012 relocated to Illinois to take up his current post with the Willow Creek Association.
6. Ken Coleman – Ken calls himself America’s Career Coach.  He helps you do what you were created to do!  Ken is also a Ramsey Personality, syndicated radio host, and best-selling author.
7. Phil Cooke – Phil produced TV and film programming in more than 60 countries around the world, and in the process, been shot at, survived two military coups, fallen out of a helicopter, and in Africa, been threatened with prison. And during that time – through his company Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles, California – he’s helped some of the largest Christian and nonprofit organizations in the world use the media to tell their story in a changing, disrupted culture.
8. Jentezen Franklin – Pastor Franklin is the senior pastor of @freechapel located in Gainesville, GA.  He is also a New York Times Best-Selling Author, Director of JFM Media, and one of the most inspirational leaders you will ever meet.
9. Jon Gordon – Jon is a 12-time best-selling author of 24 books.  His high-performance and positive coaching has yielded him clients like the Los Angeles Rams, Clemson Tigers football team, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dell, and the Miami Heat.  You can get some his valuable insights for free simply by following him on Twitter.
10. Derwin Gray – The incomparable Lead Pastor of Transformation Church is Vicki’s husband, Presley and Jeremiah’s papa, and the best-selling author of God, do you hear me?  If you want a realistic and prophetic voice regarding today’s current events, Pastor Derwin is your follow.
11. Inky Johnson – Who is Inquoris “Inky” Johnson? He could be described as the survivor of an underprivileged past. He could be described as a refugee of poverty and violence. He could be described as a success story stained by tragedy. But if you look deeper, you’ll discover something else.  You’ll see a man who looks in the face of defeat and says, “Am I really failing, or is God prevailing?” You’ll see a man gripped by the promise that God has purposes and plans far beyond our own. And you’ll be inspired by his relentless determination, which he loves to impart to others through his dramatic story.
12. Joseph Lalonde – One of my favorite guys on the internet!!!  Joe currently serves on the leadership team for Catalyst, the youth ministry of Gateway Church.  They plan experiences for students, mentor and grow students, and much more.  Also, you should check out his book Reel Leadership: Discovering the Hidden Leadership Lessons in Movies.  No one distills complex leadership principles from movies better than Joe, including me!
13. Chuck Lawless – Chuck is Dean of Doctoral Studies and Vice-President of Spiritual Formation and Ministry Centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC, where he also serves as Professor of Evangelism and Missions. In addition, he is Team Leader for Theological Education Strategists for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.  Nothing but pure biblical wisdom!!!
14. Greg Laurie – Greg is an author and pastor who serves as the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California and its multiple campuses.  He is simply an amazing leader.
15. Dr. Crawford Loritts – I’ve said it often, no one puts more content into a tweet than this Godly man.  Crawford is the retired senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church (Roswell, GA), author, speaker, and radio host of Living a Legacy & Legacy Moment.  He and his wife Karen are probably the finest grandparents I have ever met.
16. John Maxwell – My spiritual hero!!!  John is the preeminent expert on leadership in the world.  No one has influenced me more.  It has been a privilege to work for a company for 20 years which he founded.
17. Thomas McDaniels – I’ve said this often as well, there may not be a more encouraging voice on Twitter than Pastor Thomas McDaniels. Pastor Tom has been the founding pastor at LifeBridge Christian Center in Longview, Texas, since 2005.  He planted his first church in 1989 in Kilgore, Texas. Since that humble beginning he and Charlotte, his wife of 35 years, have successfully planted three additional churches. Pastor Tom has over 30 years of ministry experience and is known for his passion for the Lord.
18. Heather Palacios – Mrs. Wondherful herself has become one of the most influential Christian advocates for mental health and suicide prevention.  She founded WondHerful, Inc. from a 39-yr battle with suicide.  But she is still here.  To request or sponsor #LifeBox visit http://Wondherful.com.  Heather is married to Pastor Raul Palacious of Church By The Glades.
19. Tom Pounder – Tom has been working full-time in ministry since 1997.  He has a background in Student Ministry working over 22 years with teenagers and currently serves as the Student Minister and Online Campus Pastor at New Life Christian Church in Chantilly, VA.  Tom blogs regularly for Orange Leaders, Youth Specialities and various other ministry sites over the years.
20. Joshua Reich – Josh is the Lead Pastor at Community Covenant Church in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.  The goal of his content is to help you take your next step in leadership & life.  You will find tweets about healthy leadership because without healthy leadership, everything falls apart.
21. Ike Reighard – Ike is the President and CEO of MUST Ministries and senior pastor of Piedmont Church.  MUST is one of the leading organizations in America addressing the subject of homelessness.  When it comes to reading relevant leadership articles, Ike is my go-to guy.
22. Dan Reiland – Dan is one of the people I admire most in Christian leadership.  He is the Executive Pastor at 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He previously partnered with John Maxwell for 20 years, first as Executive Pastor at Skyline Wesleyan Church in San Diego, then as Vice President of Leadership and Church Development at INJOY.  Dan is best known as a leader with a pastor’s heart and a coach’s instincts. He truly loves the local church, and is described as one of the nation’s most innovative church thinkers.  His passion is developing and empowering leaders who want to grow, are willing to take risks, and enjoy the journey.
23. Priscilla Shirer – Priscilla is the founder of Going Beyond Ministries. This organization is focused on the expository teaching of the Word of God.  They are committed to teaching the uncompromising truths of His Word.  Their desire is not only for all to understand His written Word but for all to experience His Power!
24. Charles Stone – Charles is the senior pastor of West Park Church in London, Ontario, Canada.  He has been in ministry for 33 years—21 of those as a senior pastor.  Charles started StoneWell ministries to help pastors and churches get unstuck. I coach pastors, consult with churches, speak, train and write about leadership, church ministry, and the neuroscience application to leadership to help Christian leaders achieve their fullest kingdom potential.
25. Danielle Strickland – Danielle’s aggressive compassion has served people firsthand in countries all over the world. From establishing justice departments and church plants, to launching global anti-trafficking initiatives, to creating new initiatives to mobilize people towards transformational living. Danielle trains, advocates, and inspires people to live differently.
26. Albert Tate – Pastor Albert is the co-founder and lead pastor of Fellowship Church in Monrovia, CA. Albert is married to “God’s gift of amazing grace,” LaRosa Tate, and together they have four beautiful children: Zoe, Bethany, Isaac, and Micah. Albert serves on the Board of Counsel for the Global Leadership Network, harambeeministries.org, Azusa Pacific University, Stadia Church Planting, and the Fuller Youth Institute.
27. Michael Todd – Pastors Michael and and his wife Natalie are the Lead Pastors of Transformation Church based in Tulsa, OK since February 2015. They were entrusted with Transformation Church from the founding pastor, Bishop Gary McIntosh, after 15 years of operation. Their personal philosophy and driving passion is re-presenting God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ. They aspire to reach their community, city and world with the gospel presented in a relevant and progressive way.
28. Lysa Terkeurst – Everyone should follow Lysa.  She writes the following, “Home is where I’ve been broken and put back together.  The last several years have been the hardest of my life. I know the depths of marital heartbreak, and what it feels like to wrestle through healing. I also know what it feels like to be diagnosed with cancer and to wonder why God would allow so much heartbreak. My pillow has seen its fair share of tears. But I’ve also seen God move in astounding ways… not always the ways I thought He would, but I guess that’s why we are called to follow Him with faith. And at the end of each day, that’s what you’ll find me doing — going to bed while saying thankful prayers for ways I once again experienced God’s faithfulness that day, big and small.  I wish with every fiber of my heart that I could erase parts of my story. But staying stuck in trying to wish something away will cause me to miss the beauty of what is… and even better… trusting God for what can be.”
29. Rick Warren – I figure Pastor Rick needs some publicity :-). Not needing an introduction, he is the iconic pastor of Saddleback Church.  If you can believe this, Rick has now been leading this incredible church for 40 years!  What a lifetime of faithfulness.
30. Benjamin Watson – Benjamin’s uncanny ability to objectively address controversial topics in such an eloquent manner has placed him on major TV networks, such as ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, the Christian Broadcasting Network, and the Dr. Phil Show to share his opinions. Benjamin has also spoken on current events at schools, churches, and conferences across the country.

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