Meetings
Episode 140: Corporate Prayer Meetings with Dr. Tom Elliff
Pastoral Ministry
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 […]
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 […]
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