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 […]
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 […]
Podcast Highlight – Episode 187: Talking Pastoral Ministry with H.B. Charles Jr.
Recommended Resource: Small Preaching by Jonathan Pennington
If you attend the “Engaging Exposition” conference this September, here’s another resource you will receive as part of […]
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
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
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