Chuck Lawless
A Personal Note on Spiritual Warfare and Discipleship*
I started studying spiritual warfare when Eph 6:12—“our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the […]
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10 Changes Many Pastors Need to Make to Strengthen Evangelism in Our Churches
As a pastor and professor, I know many of us need to make some changes to lead our […]
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10 Markers of Strong Discipleship Programs
If you know me very well, you know my concern about poor discipleship in most churches. I want […]
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10 Questions to Determine if Your Prayer Life is More Ritual or Relationship
Prayer is seldom easy. I talk with a lot of folks about prayer, and I fear that many […]
- Calling Out the Called
12 Things I Would Do More Often if I Were Pastoring Again
Because of my love for the local church and for pastoring, I think often about that role. I […]
Change
9 Things I’ve Learned about Change in the Church
In April of this year, I celebrated 45 years in full-time ministry. Over those decades, here are some […]
Chuck Lawless
7 Questions to Ask before Re-preaching a Sermon to a Local Church
Many of us who preach have re-preached a message to the same congregation. I’m not arguing there’s never […]
Chuck Lawless
A Word of Hope as We Seek to Evangelize Loved Ones
I pray my words will bring you hope—especially if you’ve been praying for non-believing loved ones for a […]
Chuck Lawless
An Illustration to Encourage Ministry Husbands and Wives Today
Some years ago, my pastor at the time told me a simple story I have never forgotten. He […]
Advanced Degrees
13 Reasons Church Leaders Ought to Continue Their Education
I admit my bias here. I am a seminary dean and professor, and I believe in education. Regardless […]
Chuck Lawless
Recommended Resource – Don’t Give Up: Trusting God with Your Wandering Loved Ones
If you have loved ones who’ve wandered from God—or who have never turned to Christ—you might enjoy this […]
Article Highlight
Article Highlight: 10 Characteristics of the Best Preachers I’ve Known
This summer we are highlighting some of our favorite articles! We hope you enjoy this short read from […]
Chuck Lawless
12 Signs that a Church is in Mission Drift
Many churches have long lost their focus on a clear mission that compels them forward. Here are some […]
Chuck Lawless
A Sermon Illustration that Has Often Saved Me from Error in Making Decisions
Years ago on a personal retreat, I read a book called The Will of God.[1] It was during a time […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Steps to Reaching the Unchurched
When I first became a believer, evangelism meant “cold call,” door-to-door telling people about Jesus. That approach actually […]
Chuck Lawless
7 Reasons I’m Not a Fan of Longer Sermons
Okay, I admit my subjectivity here. And, I realize some (if not many) readers will disagree with me. […]
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16 “Leadership Pauses” that Matter
Most leaders I know are go-getters. They establish goals and move forward, seldom slowing down or looking back. […]
Chuck Lawless
6 Cautions about Church Growth
I start this post with a caveat: I believe in the historical understanding of Church Growth, marked by […]
Calling
6 Reasons My Calling Still Matters to Me
I had just professed faith in Christ at the end of a service, and my pastor told me […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Leadership Time Wasters
If you’re a leader, you know the importance of using time wisely. That doesn’t mean, though, that most […]
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