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 […]
Pastoral Leadership
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Calling to MinistryEpisode 238 – Navigating Ministry Pressures as a Family with Candi and Mike Powers
- Intentionality
8 Reasons Pastorless Churches Should Consider an Interim Pastor
I admit my bias here. I’ve served as an interim pastor when my schedule has allowed, and I’ve […]
- Biblical Preaching
12 Things I Wish I’d Never Said When Preaching
To be frank, this post is embarrassing. I write it primarily to say to preachers, “Be careful what […]
- Church Bylaws
Episode 233 – Updating Church Bylaws with Dr. John Ewart
Battling Against Pride
Episode 231 – A Conversation on Humility in Ministry
Administration
4 Reminders for Executive Pastors
My first job description as an Executive Pastor had two pages of administrative responsibilities and two bullet points […]
Associate Pastor
7 Words of Encouragement for Those Serving in Associate (Second Chair) Positions
Sometimes we mistakenly believe that those called to pastoral ministry should always have an end goal of landing […]
Christ-Centered Preaching
5 Indications Your Church May be More a Classroom than a Great Commission Church
I’m a theological educator, so classroom instruction matters to me. I’m convinced that many churches—if not most of […]
Leadership
Steps to Take to Lead Your Church to Go on a Mission Trip
My wife and I have three children. Two teenagers, one aspiring. Here’s a recent conversation with our oldest: […]
Discipling children
Episode 224 – Discipling the Family: A Practical Guide for Parents and Pastors with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley
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 […]
christmas
Episode 215 – Navigating the Holiday Season with Dr. Allan Moseley
Encouragement
Episode 213 – The Unique Privilege of Walking with Parishioners
Church Leadership
8 Experiences All Church Leaders Need
I believe in leadership training. In fact, I teach D.Min., EdD, and Ph.D. courses in Christian leadership at Southeastern […]
Christianity
Episode 209: Discipleship Strategies in the Local Church with J.T. English
Chuck Lawless
10 Characteristics of the Best Second-Chair Leaders I’ve Known
It’s not always easy to be a second-chair leader, especially when you want to lead but aren’t in […]
Calling
Episode 207: Exploring the Call to Ministry with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley
Church Health
10 Leadership Mistakes in Transitioning a Church
Some years ago, Thom Rainer and I co-wrote, Eating the Elephant: Leading an Established Church to Growth. In that […]
Church Revitalization
Recommended Resource – Revitalize: Biblical Keys to Helping Your Church Come Alive Again by Andrew Davis
If you are serving in a church revitalization situation, you will want to read this book by […]
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