Spiritual Disciplines
8 Reasons Spiritual Disciplines Matter
I know it sounds like a basic, simplistic matter in our Christian walk, but I’m writing this post […]
Articles
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- Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – Gather: Loving Your Church as you Celebrate Christ Together
If you want a short resource to help new and old members alike understand the value of […]
- Youth Ministry
Four Convictions for Preaching to Youth
Teenagers need to sit under the regular preaching of God’s Word. At minimum, this means on Sunday morning […]
- Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – Together on God’s Mission: How Southern Baptists Cooperate to Fulfill the Great Commission
If you’re a Southern Baptist interested in helping your church know how Southern Baptists work together for the […]
- Mentoring
Why You Need a Mentor, and How to Find One
The question “How do I find a mentor?” is a primary one for young church leaders. A few […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – The Mentoring Church: How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders
The Mentoring Church: How Pastors and Congregations Cultivate Leaders by Phil A. Newton “The solid, practical solutions […]
Pastoral Ministry
7 Reasons We Must be Patient with Church Members
I’ve heard pastors jokingly say that they would love ministry more if they didn’t have to deal with […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development
The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development by Dr. J. Robert Clinton “After […]
easter
7 Practical, Personal Ways to Follow Up After Easter
Easter is always a good time to invite folks to attend church, and many church members work more […]
easter
An Easter Devotion: From the Cave
It was essentially a cave in the earth. A hewn-out space in the rock. Perhaps there were others […]
Friendship
Recommended Resource – Pastoral Friendship: The Forgotten Piece to a Persevering Ministry
Pastoral Friendship: The Forgotten Piece to a Persevering Ministry by Michael A. G. Haykin, Brian Croft, […]
Pastoral Ministry
I’ve Been Preaching for a Long Time: Can I Improve? (Part 2)
You can find Part 1 of this series by clicking here. In part 2 of this series, our […]
easter
10 Places to Use Church Greeters, Especially During Easter
Many people who write about church growth recognize the importance of having trained greeters at the doors when […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – Love to the Uttermost: Devotional Readings for Holy Week
Love to the Uttermost: Devotional Readings for Holy Week by John Piper “Jesus willingly endured unimaginable depths […]
Pastoral Ministry
I’ve Been Preaching for a Long Time: Can I Improve?
It is generally agreed upon that Tom Brady is the greatest professional football player of all time. He […]
Anxiety
8 Ways to Break the Bondage of Worry
I admit it – I can be a worrier. That’s a problem, given Paul’s words in Philippians 4:6 […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – Living Well: God’s Wisdom from the Book of Proverbs
Living Well: God’s Wisdom from the Book of Proverbs by Allan Moseley Dr. Allan Moseley, senior professor […]
Application
Application in Preaching
The importance of application is noted throughout the Bible. Scripture insists that proper understanding leads to obedience. In […]
Evangelism
10 Signs that Your Church’s Burden for their City is Growing
Most churches, I’m afraid, are inwardly focused. Turning a church outward is not easy, but these signs are […]
Evangelism
Recommended Resource – Invitation to Evangelism: Sharing the Gospel with Compassion and Conviction
Invitation to Evangelism: Sharing the Gospel with Compassion and Conviction by Timothy Beougher “What exactly does it mean to […]
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