4 Ways Bivocational Ministry Is Good For My Soul
I am a bivocational pastor, and statistics suggest I’m not alone. Lifeway Research estimates that 26 percent of […]
4 Ways Bivocational Ministry Is Good For My Soul
I am a bivocational pastor, and statistics suggest I’m not alone. Lifeway Research estimates that 26 percent of […]
9 Ways To Re-Ignite Your Preaching Ministry This Week
Even those of us who love to preach sometimes lose our passion for the work, even if it’s […]
Episode 131: Preaching Teams
10 Questions I Ask Before Preaching or Teaching
I’ve been preaching and teaching a long time, and I certainly don’t claim to be an expert. In […]
How Reading Good Fiction Can Help You in Ministry
I’m always on the lookout for ways to grow as a pastor. Thankfully, we live in a day […]
Episode 130: The Hope Initiative with Dr. Thom Rainer
8 Reasons the Pastor Matters Most in a Church’s Evangelistic Efforts
In my decades of studying churches, I’ve never seen an evangelistic church not led by an evangelistic pastor. […]
Ministering to Gen-Z in 2024
As 2024 sets in, I look forward to seeing all the Lord will do in this new year. […]
Episode 129: Ministry Sayings with Dr. Tom Elliff
8 Characteristics of Praying Churches
I’ve written this week about characteristics of evangelistic churches and equipping churches. Frankly, it’s easier to find these […]
8 Suggestions for Planning an Annual Preaching Schedule
If I’m honest, I did far too little regular planning of my sermons when I was a young […]
Episode 128: Finishing Well with Dr. Tom Elliff
For Pastors: A Simple Step Toward Personal Renewal and Church Revitalization
Do you need renewal? Does your church need revitalization? Here’s my simple suggestion for moving toward personal renewal […]
Episode 127: New Year 2024
A Christmas Preaching and Teaching Illustration I Pray Challenges and Encourages You
I remember well the Christmases of my childhood. Seldom did we sleep well on Christmas Eve. I doubt […]
Episode 126: Preaching During the Holidays
The Christmas Story Is Enough
We live in a world infatuated with everything new. We quickly grow tired of the old. As consumers, […]
10 Things I’d Do Differently as a Pastor During the Christmas Season
It’s December, and the Christmas season is upon us. As I look back on my years as a […]
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