Sermon Preparation
Episode 178: Crafting the Sermon with Dr. Robert Smith Jr.
Blog
Christ-Centered Exposition Workshop Journal Giveaway
Have you registered yet for the Christ-Centered Exposition Workshop in March? If you already have, congratulations! You have […]
Recommended Resource: The Soul Winner
This is an older book by Charles Spurgeon, but it always challenges Dr. Lawless to think about doing […]
Succession
Episode 177: Implementing a Pastoral Succession Plan
Leadership Development
Recommended Resource: Wisdom in Leadership Development
More and more often, we’re hearing church leaders talk about developing a leadership pipeline for their congregation. If […]
Aspiring Pastors
Episode 176: What to Expect in 2025
Episode 175: Prayer and the Preacher’s Character with Dr. Tom Elliff
devotional time
Recommended Resource: In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms
If you’re looking for a good devotional book for 2025, check out this one that guides you through the […]
Stress
Episode 174: The Emotional Health of the Pastor
Recommended Resource: Preacher Points: 31-Day Devotional For Pastors
Preacher Points: 31-Day Devotional For Pastors by Todd Linn Dr. Akin said of this book by his former […]
Global Missions
Episode 173: The Pastor’s Role in the Great Commission
advent
Recommended Resource: Recapturing the Glory of Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional
Recapturing the Glory of Christmas: A 25-Day Advent Devotional by R. Albert Mohler, Jr. “Christmas should spark worship […]
Global Missions
Episode 172: Supporting International Missions
Great Commission
Recommended Resource: Lord, I’m Caught in the Bubble
Lord, I’m Caught in the Bubble by Chuck Lawless The Church Answers group with Thom and Sam Rainer […]
christmas
Episode 171: Christmas Devotions
Recommended Resource: The Walk
One of my (Dr. Chuck Lawless) favorite books is Michael Card’s The Walk, which is the story of […]
bible application
Episode 170: Application in Preaching with Dr. Dwayne Milioni
missionaries
Recommended Resource: 10 Women Who Changed the World
If you know Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary, you know his heart for the world. Be sure to […]
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