9 Simple Steps to Preaching or Teaching More Powerfully this Weekend
Your preparation for a sermon for this weekend might be finished – or at least leaning in that […]
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9 Simple Steps to Preaching or Teaching More Powerfully this Weekend
Your preparation for a sermon for this weekend might be finished – or at least leaning in that […]
Recommended Resource: “A Short Guide to Evangelism and Missions” by Scott Hildreth
If you attend the fall 2025 “Engaging Exposition” preaching conference on the campus of SEBTS, here’s another book […]
A Week in the Life of Sermon Preparation: Using Lectio Divina
Preparing a sermon each week is a deeply spiritual endeavor that requires more than just intellectual engagement; it […]
Podcast Highlight – Episode 187: Talking Pastoral Ministry with H.B. Charles Jr.
Shepherding Parents
“Parents are the primary disciple-makers of their children.” You’ve likely heard this before, maybe you’ve said it before. […]
12 Characteristics of the Best Church Staff Members I’ve Known
Over the years, I’ve met some great church staff members. I’ve also met some problematic ones, but they’ve […]
Episode 199: Equipping and Recruiting Church Volunteers
Application in Preaching
The importance of application is noted throughout the Bible. Scripture insists that proper understanding leads to obedience. In […]
The Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership exists to equip and encourage pastors to lead healthy, disciple-making churches for the glory of God around the world. The Center represents an intentional bridge between the seminary and the local church.
The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors in whatever ministry context they find themselves in. Join Chuck Lawless each week as he dives into various preaching and pastoral leadership topics. It is our desire to see pastors lead healthy, disciple-making churches for the glory of God around the world!
10 Ways for Pastors to Express Their Love for Their Congregation
I know some churches are problem churches with difficult people, but I’ve not experienced that kind of church. […]
Pastor, Don’t Ignore the Unhealth in Your Marriage (Part 2)
In part one, I told you about the worst fight my wife and I have had to date. […]
Pastor, Don’t Ignore the Unhealth in Your Marriage (Part 1)
My wife and I had the worst fight of our marriage several years ago. The argument occurred following […]
3 Areas of Life Pastors Must Pay Careful Attention To
Imagine a shepherd out in the fields watching over his flock. The shepherd is fully alert, unable to […]
Learning to Embrace our Weakness
Several years ago, I was going through a particularly painful season of ministry. Everything came to a head one Sunday morning. As soon as I finished preaching, I walked into a side room beside the stage, and I sat in the dark for twenty minutes. While sitting there, a few thoughts began to run through my mind.
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