10 Leadership Time Wasters
If you’re a leader, you know the importance of using time wisely. That doesn’t mean, though, that most […]
10 Leadership Time Wasters
If you’re a leader, you know the importance of using time wisely. That doesn’t mean, though, that most […]
Recommended Resource – Love Lost for the Cause of Christ: Three Missionaries and Their Sacrifices for the Great Commission by Will Brooks
Dr. Will Brooks, who served internationally for a number of years, recently joined our SEBTS faculty as Professor […]
10 Reasons Deacons Have Been Some of My Best Friends in Ministry
To be honest, I’m almost embarrassed to write this post, as I’ve heard many horror stories of battles […]
Episode 223: The Pastor’s Schedule with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley
10 Questions to Ask before Leaving a Ministry
Making the decision to leave a ministry is seldom easy. Even when the ministry has been difficult, departures […]
Recommended Resource – Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Approach
Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Approach by William F. Cook III and […]
7 Steps to Move Members into Ministry
How do you move members into ministry? Here are some basic principles we learned in a study published […]
Episode 222 – The Pastors’ Center: Looking Ahead to 2026
10 Benefits of Getting Up an Hour Earlier Monday-Friday of Each Week
I don’t sleep well in general, and I also work best at night. At the same time, though, […]
Recommended Resource: One-Year Bible Reading Plan by Rose Publishing
Here’s a simple resource to help you plan your Bible reading for the new year: One-Year Bible Reading […]
10 Questions for Leaders to Ask Each Week
At the seminary where I teach, we always do end-of-the-academic year faculty evaluations. Annual evaluations like these are helpful […]
8 Christmas Gifts I’d Love to Give to Church Pastoral Staffs
I’ve been blessed to work with several pastoral staffs, and I’ve enjoyed every one of them. In fact, […]
Recommended Resource – Tozer for the Christian Leader: A 365-Day Devotional
If you need a devotion for 2026, here’s an option: Tozer for the Christian Leader: A 365-Day Devotional by […]
The Pastor’s Day Off: Monday? Friday? Another day?
Over the years, I’ve talked with pastors about the importance of taking a day off (though I’m still […]
Episode 221: Bridging the Gap: Involving Families in Student Ministry with Zac Workun and Chad Higgins
10 Suggestions for Telling the Christmas Story this Year
Any of us who teach and preach will likely have opportunities to tell the Christmas story over the […]
Recommended Resource – Matthew (Planted in the Word): A 40-Day Bible Study by Charles Quarles
This book by Chuck Quarles, SEBTS professor and Christ-Centered Exposition workshop presenter in March, comes out this week. […]
6 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in the Midst of Holiday Craziness
I didn’t always enjoy the Christmas season as a pastor. I loved telling the story of the Christ […]
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