Pastoral Ministry
10 Questions I Ask Before Preaching or Teaching
I’ve been preaching and teaching a long time, and I certainly don’t claim to be an expert. In […]
Blog
Evangelism
8 Reasons the Pastor Matters Most in a Church’s Evangelistic Efforts
In my decades of studying churches, I’ve never seen an evangelistic church not led by an evangelistic pastor. […]
Prayer
8 Characteristics of Praying Churches
I’ve written this week about characteristics of evangelistic churches and equipping churches. Frankly, it’s easier to find these […]
Preaching
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 […]
Church Revitalization
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 […]
christmas
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 […]
christmas
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 […]
christmas
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 […]
Books
12 Recommended Books on Preaching
We at Southeastern Seminary have an incredible preaching faculty, including Danny Akin, Jim Shaddix, Scott Pace, Dwayne Milioni, […]
Pastoral Ministry
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 […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
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, […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
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 Appreciation Month
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, […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
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 […]
Church Health
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 […]
rest
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 […]
Spiritual Warfare
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 […]
Church
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 […]
Pastoral Ministry
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 […]
Church
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. […]
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