8 Ways Churches Miss It when Recruiting Volunteers
There’s no question churches have struggled securing volunteers coming out of COVID. Some of the issues related to […]
8 Ways Churches Miss It when Recruiting Volunteers
There’s no question churches have struggled securing volunteers coming out of COVID. Some of the issues related to […]
Podcast Highlight – Episode 178: Crafting the Sermon with Robert Smith Jr.
Recommended Resource – SEBTS Doctor of Ministry Program
Recommended Resource: On Preaching
Here is one of the books you will receive if you attend the “Engaging Exposition” preaching conference this […]
9 Ways Pastors Let Ministry Harm Their Marriage
Too many of us know a ministry couple that has divorced. I encourage pastors to be aware of […]
Episode 198: The Danger of Familiarity with Jesus
Recommended Resource – Raising Dad: What Fathers & Sons Learn from Each Other
Raising Dad: What Fathers & Sons Learn from Each Other by Thom S. Rainer and Art Rainer “Art’s idea […]
11 Reflections on Christian Leadership
I do not claim to be a great leader. I realize I still have much room for growth, […]
Podcast Highlight – Episode 159: Pastor Well with Dr. Hershael York
Recommended Resource – The Battle Is Not Mine: Lessons I’ve Learned about Spiritual Warfare
The Battle Is Not Mine: Lessons I’ve Learned about Spiritual Warfare by Chuck Lawless “Chuck Lawless has studied […]
10 Reasons to Set Aside at Least One Hour of Silence and Solitude before Worship this Weekend
In my discipleship class at Southeastern Seminary, I require students each semester to complete a 1-2 hour silence […]
Episode 197 – Lay Down the Noise: Being Still with God
Recommended Resource – 40 Questions About Church Membership and Discipline
If you’re interested in strengthening your church’s membership process, you might find this resource by SEBTS graduate, Jeremy […]
10 Reasons Pastors Need Another Pastor as a Prayer Partner
Pastor friend, I’m writing to challenge you to do something that might surprise you. In fact, it might […]
Podcast Highlight – Episode 156: Preaching the Gospels with Jonathan Pennington
10 Factors That Help Long-Term Pastors Stay at Their Church
In my second pastorate, I stayed at the church for just over eleven years. At the time, more […]
Recommended Resources – Teaching Theology to Laypeople
If you’re looking for a shorter resource for teaching theology to laypeople, here are a few options: Introducing […]
10 Ways to Honor Church Staff Members
For most of my ministry, I have been a senior pastor, a seminary professor, or an interim pastor. […]
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