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 […]
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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. […]
Chuck Lawless
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 […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Questions to Ask before Leaving a Ministry
Making the decision to leave a ministry is seldom easy. Even when the ministry has been difficult, departures […]
Book
Recommended Resource – Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Approach
Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Approach by William F. Cook III and […]
Chuck Lawless
7 Steps to Move Members into Ministry
How do you move members into ministry? Here are some basic principles we learned in a study published […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Benefits of Getting Up an Hour Earlier Monday-Friday of Each Week
I don’t sleep well in general, and I also work best at night. At the same time, though, […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Questions for Leaders to Ask Each Week
At the seminary where I teach, we always do end-of-the-academic year faculty evaluations. Annual evaluations like these are helpful […]
christmas
8 Christmas Gifts I’d Love to Give to Church Pastoral Staffs
I’ve been blessed to work with several pastoral staffs, and I’ve enjoyed every one of them. In fact, […]
Chuck Lawless
The Pastor’s Day Off: Monday? Friday? Another day?
Over the years, I’ve talked with pastors about the importance of taking a day off (though I’m still […]
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