Chuck Lawless
10 Things to Do When It’s Hard to be Thankful for Your Church
I wish I had no reason to write this post, but I know it fits somebody today. Sometimes, […]
Prayer
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- Chuck Lawless
10 Reasons Even this Professor of Evangelism Struggles Doing Evangelism
I’m a professor of evangelism, but that doesn’t mean I find evangelism easy to do. I know that […]
- Christian Life
10 Ways to Start the Day Well for God
I’ll be honest – I’m faithful to read and pray each day, but I don’t have a set […]
Church LeadershipEpisode 214 – Responding to Criticism in Ministry
- Modeling Prayer
Recommended Resource – When the People Pray: An Invitation to Intercede for Your Pastor and Revive Your Church by Thom S. Rainer
Want guidance to help your members pray for pastors? Check out this simple guide by Thom Rainer: When […]
Ministry in a shutdown
Shepherding Ministry in A Government Shutdown
Pastors across the United States are watching church members navigate uncertain times in another government shutdown. Some members […]
Books
Recommended Resource – A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer by John Piper
Is fasting one of your spiritual disciplines? A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer by John […]
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 […]
Church Leadership
Episode 211 – Empowering Deacons: The Role of Prayer in Leadership with Dr. Craig Webb
ministry
10 Things I Want to Say to My First Pastor
As I get older, I think often about people who have influenced my life. One of those influences […]
christian living
8 Things We Must Not Take for Granted as We Start a New Week
You, like I, probably already have your week planned. It’s likely to be busy, I suspect. In the […]
Modeling Prayer
A Challenge to Pastors, Missionaries, and Laity Alike
Take a minute and read these texts from the scriptures, and then read my final challenges: “Now I […]
Church
Recommended Resource: “A Praying Church” by Paul E. Miller
If you’ve read Paul Miller’s book, A Praying Life (one of Chuck Lawless’s favorite books on prayer), you’ll also […]
Church Staff
12 Characteristics of the Best Church Staff Members I’ve Known
Over the years, I’ve met some great church staff members. I’ve also met some problematic ones, but they’ve […]
Prayer
10 Reasons to Set Aside at Least One Hour of Silence and Solitude before Worship this Weekend
In my discipleship class at Southeastern Seminary, I require students each semester to complete a 1-2 hour silence […]
Pastor Matters
Episode 197 – Lay Down the Noise: Being Still with God
community
10 Reasons Pastors Need Another Pastor as a Prayer Partner
Pastor friend, I’m writing to challenge you to do something that might surprise you. In fact, it might […]
Pastoral Ministry
Library Talk | Prayer and Perseverance in Pastoral Ministry with Alistair Begg
Pastor Matters
Episode 193: Relevant Resources for Pastors – Pour Out Your Heart with Jeremy Linneman
Jim Shaddix
I Am Prayer!
What does it mean to have your identity defined by a practice? Crying out to God regarding the oppression of his enemies, the Psalmist said, “In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer” (Psalm 109:4, ESV; emphasis mine). The footnote in my Bible says the phrase means “I am prayer.”
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