For today's entry in the Friday Five interview series, we catch up with Jon Acuff. Jon is a New York Times bestselling author and a popular conference speaker. His blog, Stuff Christians Like, is read by more than 5 million readers. His latest books are Quitter and Start.

Today we talk to Jon about the use of humor, the theology of pursuing dreams, and why it's sometimes okay to be "horrible."

-Daniel

You're known for writing humor that pokes fun at the evangelical culture. How important is humor for church leaders in their speaking ministry?

I think it's important. I would caution people this way: if you're not funny or if it is not a gift, don't feel you have to do it. If you're not comfortable talking with a white board when you are speaking, don't feel like you have to use one, even if it becomes popular. Play to your strengths.

You should always use humor to some degree. But I would never tell somebody, "If you are not as funny as Matt Chandler, you are not doing it right." He has ...