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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Christmas Gifts I’d Love to Give to Young Pastors
It’s been a long time since I was a young pastor, but I still remember how exciting–-and sometimes […]
12 Recommended Books on Preaching
We at Southeastern Seminary have an incredible preaching faculty, including Danny Akin, Jim Shaddix, Scott Pace, Dwayne Milioni, […]
9 Reasons We Preachers Need to Say “Thank You” Today
It’s easy for we preachers to sometimes get focused on only the negatives of ministry. Church members can […]
8 Reasons I Most Appreciate Pastors
This month is Pastor Appreciation Month. I’m grateful for the pastor who taught me as a young believer, […]
10 Things to Say to Your Pastor This Weekend
Pastor Appreciation Month has only two more Sundays in it. This weekend, why not take a few minutes […]
Pastor to Pastor: 10 Reasons I Appreciate You
I admit my bias here. I’m a pastor. So, when I write about how much I appreciate pastors, […]
25 Ways to Show Gratitude to Your Pastor for Pastor Appreciation Month
I love pastors. Their ministries over the years have changed my life. Here are some ways to show […]
10 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re a Leader in a Church that Needs Revitalization
If you’re leading a church in a tough revitalization effort, these questions are designed to help you evaluate your […]
15 Signs You Might Need a Day Off
Frankly, I’ve met a lot of church leaders who are just weary. If that’s where you are, here […]
9 Risks of Not Teaching about Spiritual Warfare
When I first started teaching about spiritual warfare more than 20 years ago, few evangelicals were tackling this […]
12 Questions to Evaluate Your Church’s Culture
Every church has a culture, whether it be positive or negative. The problem, though, is that too few […]
12 Stages of Pastoral Ministry
Everyone’s story is different, but I’ve worked with enough students and pastors now over two decades to see […]
10 Ways for Pastors to Express Their Love for Their Congregation
I know some churches are problem churches with difficult people, but I’ve not experienced that kind of church. […]
8 Important Ways to Prepare for Preaching This Weekend
It’s the middle of the week, but I trust you’re preparing to preach in several days. Apart from […]
8 Reasons Churches Talk More about the Great Commission than Do It
15 Reasons People Walk Away From the Church
Most, if not all, of us know someone who attended church but then simply walked away from God’s people. The pandemic, I believe, has only increased that number. Based on my work with churches and the unchurched, here are some of the reasons I’ve heard:
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