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 […]
Pastoral Ministry
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 […]
How to Deal with Criticism
I don’t like criticism. I don’t like it when someone negatively critiques my sermon, my blogs, my teaching, […]
10 Ways to Bridge Generation Gaps in Churches
In many churches, generation gaps are still wide. I’ve learned, though, that generations often resist one another without […]
Children's Ministry
Kids and the Kingdom: Jesus on Children’s Ministry
Chick-fil-A gets it. Take care of children, and parents show up. Yes, clean bathrooms help. Silly fast double […]
Recommended Resource: 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry
Pastors will find Phil Newton’s book filled with practical ministry tools and ideas: 40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry […]
Pastoral Burnout
The Emotional Health of the Pastor Webinar Video
Episode 179: Longevity in Ministry with Al Jackson
Stress
Episode 174: The Emotional Health of the Pastor
Shepherding
Shepherding Parents
“Parents are the primary disciple-makers of their children.” You’ve likely heard this before, maybe you’ve said it before. […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
Pastor Appreciation from a PK
Before I served as an associate and student pastor, I grew up as a pastor’s kid (PK) and […]
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