8 Ways to Pray for Easter Weekend Events
I fear that many churches plan for weeks (or months) for Easter weekend, but then pray for only […]
8 Ways to Pray for Easter Weekend Events
I fear that many churches plan for weeks (or months) for Easter weekend, but then pray for only […]
Episode 138: Leadership from the Pulpit with Dr. Scott Pace
9 Simple Ways to Begin Reaching Your Community For Christ
If you read this blog much, you know my heart for the nations that don’t know Christ. At […]
Recommended Resource: “A Passion For Prayer”
A Passion For Prayer by Tom Elliff “I include this book because I know how much […]
Five Ways to Mobilize Your Church to Invite this Easter
Pastor, the resurrection stands at the center of the Christian faith. Paul contends, “But if there is no […]
Episode 137: Pastor, Do Not Quit on Monday
7 Words of Encouragement For Church Leaders For This Weekend
Today, I want to encourage church leaders as you prepare to lead worship services this weekend. Here are […]
75 Theses For Preaching in the 21st Century – Adams Lecture Series Part 1
Recommended Resource: “Zwingli the Pastor”
Zwingli the Pastor by Dr. Stephen Eccher (Associate Professor of Church History and Reformation Studies at […]
Cultivating a Passion for Missions
On a scale of 1-10, how much of a priority is missions to your congregation? Does your church […]
Episode 136: Illustrations in Preaching with Dr. Scott Pace
Finding Freedom in the Preaching Moment
You have felt it: freedom in the preaching moment. Every word was ready in your mind before you […]
Recommended Resource: “Shepherds on Guard”
Shepherds on Guard by Philip Crouse Jr. Philip Crouse Jr. (Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist […]
6 Ways for Pastors to Raise Up the Next Generation of Pastors and Missionaries
I think most of us are missing it, pastors. My perception is that we give little attention to […]
Episode 135: Testimony and Aspirations for Ministry
11 Ways to Grow and Improve in Your Preaching
On the Pastor Matters podcast, I mentioned 11 ways to grow and improve in your preaching this year […]
Recommended Resource: “Christ-Centered Preaching”
Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell “Even if you’ve read a previous edition of […]
Reels, TikToks, and YouTubers: Contextualization in Preaching to the Next Generation
Pastors, do you ever feel like the Next Generation lives in a different world than you do? Maybe […]
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