Intentionality
8 Reasons Pastorless Churches Should Consider an Interim Pastor
I admit my bias here. I’ve served as an interim pastor when my schedule has allowed, and I’ve […]
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Danny Akin
Recommended Resource – Pastoral Theology: Theological Foundations for Who a Pastor is and What He Does
If you haven’t read this book by Dr. Akin and Dr. Scott Pace (the candidate for the next […]
Biblical Preaching
12 Things I Wish I’d Never Said When Preaching
To be frank, this post is embarrassing. I write it primarily to say to preachers, “Be careful what […]
Biblical Preaching
Episode 236 – Understanding Connections Between the OT and NT with Benjamin Gladd and Charles Quarles
Church Assimilation
7 Components of Effective Church Assimilation
Over the years, I’ve studied churches that have done a good job not only of reaching people, but […]
Book
Recommended Resource – Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals: Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death
Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals: Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death by Brian Croft and Phil Newton “The […]
Church Strategy
The Obvious Problem with Church Strategy
The obvious problem- it’s missing altogether! The challenge with church strategy is that many pastors simply don’t have […]
Pastor Matters
Episode 235 – The Evolving Role of Worship Pastors with Dr. Jonathan Welch
easter
10 Places to Use Church Greeters, Especially During Easter
Many people who write about church growth recognize the importance of having trained greeters at the doors when […]
Answering God's Call
Recommended Resource – Answering God’s Call: Finding, Following, and Fulfilling God’s Will for Your Life
Answering God’s Call: Finding, Following, and Fulfilling God’s Will for Your Life by R. Scott pace You likely […]
easter
10 Ways to Prepare for Easter this Week
This coming Sunday, the world will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Here are some ways to get ready […]
Application
Episode 234 – The Necessity of Application in Preaching
Bitterness
12 Markers of Pastoral Bitterness
It happens. Pastors get smacked around in church work, and they often bear the scars of anger and […]
easter
Recommended Resource – Jesus’s Final Week: From Triumphal Entry to Empty Tomb
This Easter season, this resource by my [Chuck’s] friend, Bill Cook of Southern Seminary, might prove helpful: Jesus’s […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Steps to Reaching the Unchurched
When I first became a believer, evangelism meant “cold call,” door-to-door telling people about Jesus. That approach actually […]
Church Bylaws
Episode 233 – Updating Church Bylaws with Dr. John Ewart
Charles Quarles
Recommended Resource – Sermon on the Mount: Restoring Christ’s Message to the Modern Church
Dr. Chuck Quarles, New Testament professor at SEBTS, gave a great presentation at our Christ-Centered Exposition Workshop on […]
Chuck Lawless
7 Reasons I’m Not a Fan of Longer Sermons
Okay, I admit my subjectivity here. And, I realize some (if not many) readers will disagree with me. […]
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