Encouragement
10 Ways to Renew (or Keep) Your Passion for Ministry
I’ve been there. You know God has called you to ministry, but your passion is waning, if not […]
Pastoral Ministry
Leadership
Episode 145: Leading from Weakness with Dr. Brian Autry
Denomination
8 Reasons I Believe in Denominationalism
I’m a Southern Baptist. We’re hardly a perfect denomination, but I’m honored to be part of our team. […]
Denomination
Episode 144: Denominational Involvement with Dr. Danny Akin
Pastoral Ministry
How Music Prepares the Environment for the Message
Picture this scenario: A worship leader at a youth rally plays an energetic song. After the song ends, […]
Friendship
7 Reasons All of Us Pastors Need Great Friends in Our Church
It almost seems strange to me to write this post, for my early professors and mentors cautioned me […]
Friendship
Episode 143: Friendship in Ministry with Dr. Danny Akin
Leadership
10 Characteristics of Leaders Who Last
As a seminary professor, I work with young leaders. I have learned the most, though, from leaders who […]
Bivocational Ministry
12 Reasons I Affirm Bivocational Ministry
More and more pastors are beginning to embrace as their primary calling the role of bivocational minister. Some […]
Bivocational Ministry
Episode 142: Bi-vocational Ministry with Dr. Benjamin Quinn
Change
A Simple Acronym for C.H.A.N.G.E.
As much as churches seem to stay the same it may be surprising that many pastors struggle to […]
Meetings
Episode 140: Corporate Prayer Meetings with Dr. Tom Elliff
easter
6 More Leadership Tasks for this Easter
Here are six steps Christian leaders might take this week as we focus on the resurrection and live […]
easter
7 Suggestions for Preaching the Resurrection Story This Weekend
Around the world, we will celebrate Resurrection Day this coming Sunday. Many people in many places will tell […]
Pastor Matters
Episode 139: Prayer Life of the Pastor with Dr. Tom Elliff
easter
10 Things the Resurrection Means for Christian Leaders
Even when it’s not Easter season, the glory of the resurrection is always present-tense and relevant. It’s more […]
easter
8 Ways to Pray for Easter Weekend Events
I fear that many churches plan for weeks (or months) for Easter weekend, but then pray for only […]
easter
Five Ways to Mobilize Your Church to Invite this Easter
Pastor, the resurrection stands at the center of the Christian faith. Paul contends, “But if there is no […]
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