Funerals
The Two Main Ingredients for Officiating a Funeral
C. S. Lewis wrote in A Grief Observed, “The conclusion I dread is not ‘So there’s no God […]
Pastoral Ministry
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- Missions
10 Things that Happen When a Pastor’s Heart Beats for Missions
I wish I could introduce every seminary student, rookie pastor, and even veteran pastor to shepherds I’ve known […]
- Engaging Exposition
5 Reasons Why You Should Come to Engaging Exposition 2025
You will hear powerful and edifying preaching. With speakers like Danny Akin, James Merritt, Stephen Rummage, and Robert […]
- Leadership
10 Questions to Ask about Your Church Staff Meetings
Here’s the scenario I challenge you to consider today. You and your church staff are having your regular […]
- Church Staff
12 Characteristics of the Best Church Staff Members I’ve Known
Over the years, I’ve met some great church staff members. I’ve also met some problematic ones, but they’ve […]
Expository Preaching
Podcast Highlight – Episode 178: Crafting the Sermon with Robert Smith Jr.
Pastoral Ministry
10 Factors That Help Long-Term Pastors Stay at Their Church
In my second pastorate, I stayed at the church for just over eleven years. At the time, more […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resources – Teaching Theology to Laypeople
If you’re looking for a shorter resource for teaching theology to laypeople, here are a few options: Introducing […]
Church Staff
10 Ways to Honor Church Staff Members
For most of my ministry, I have been a senior pastor, a seminary professor, or an interim pastor. […]
Adams Lecture
Alistair Begg Lecture on Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Pastoral Ministry
Library Talk | Prayer and Perseverance in Pastoral Ministry with Alistair Begg
Youth Ministry
Four Convictions for Preaching to Youth
Teenagers need to sit under the regular preaching of God’s Word. At minimum, this means on Sunday morning […]
Christ-Centered Exposition Workshop Chapel Sermon – Robert Smith Jr.
Mentoring
Why You Need a Mentor, and How to Find One
The question “How do I find a mentor?” is a primary one for young church leaders. A few […]
Adams Lectures
Alistair Begg | Adams Lectures Pt. 2 | 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Pastoral Ministry
7 Reasons We Must be Patient with Church Members
I’ve heard pastors jokingly say that they would love ministry more if they didn’t have to deal with […]
Adams Lectures
Alistair Begg | Adams Lectures Pt. 1 | 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Pastoral Ministry
I’ve Been Preaching for a Long Time: Can I Improve?
It is generally agreed upon that Tom Brady is the greatest professional football player of all time. He […]
Anxiety
8 Ways to Break the Bondage of Worry
I admit it – I can be a worrier. That’s a problem, given Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6 […]
Application
Application in Preaching
The importance of application is noted throughout the Bible. Scripture insists that proper understanding leads to obedience. In […]
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