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 […]
Pastoral Ministry
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 […]
Pastor Matters
Episode 137: Pastor, Do Not Quit on Monday
Encouragement
7 Words of Encouragement For Church Leaders For This Weekend
Today, I want to encourage church leaders as you prepare to lead worship services this weekend. Here are […]
Missions
Cultivating a Passion for Missions
On a scale of 1-10, how much of a priority is missions to your congregation? Does your church […]
Illustration
Episode 136: Illustrations in Preaching with Dr. Scott Pace
Pastoral Ministry
Finding Freedom in the Preaching Moment
You have felt it: freedom in the preaching moment. Every word was ready in your mind before you […]
Next-Gen Ministry
6 Ways for Pastors to Raise Up the Next Generation of Pastors and Missionaries
I think most of us are missing it, pastors. My perception is that we give little attention to […]
Pastor Matters
Episode 135: Testimony and Aspirations for Ministry
Pastoral Ministry
Pray and Preach. Love and Reach. Lead and Stay.
Mark Dever summarizes his approach to pastoral ministry with the headings: Preach and Pray, Love and Stay. This […]
Christ-Centered Preaching
Why Should We Preach Christ?
Growing up, I loved reading mystery books. Sometimes, I would get so excited about reading one of these […]
Joy
7 Ways to Find Joy Today if Yesterday’s Ministry Was Hard
I’ve been involved in the local church as a pastor long enough to know that some Sundays are […]
Pastor Matters
Episode 132: Shepherds on Guard with Philip Crouse Jr.
Bivocational Ministry
4 Ways Bivocational Ministry Is Good For My Soul
I am a bivocational pastor, and statistics suggest I’m not alone. Lifeway Research estimates that 26 percent of […]
Pastoral Ministry
9 Ways To Re-Ignite Your Preaching Ministry This Week
Even those of us who love to preach sometimes lose our passion for the work, even if it’s […]
Pastoral Ministry
10 Questions I Ask Before Preaching or Teaching
I’ve been preaching and teaching a long time, and I certainly don’t claim to be an expert. In […]
Books
How Reading Good Fiction Can Help You in Ministry
I’m always on the lookout for ways to grow as a pastor. Thankfully, we live in a day […]
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