Family
Recommended Resource – Raising Dad: What Fathers & Sons Learn from Each Other
Raising Dad: What Fathers & Sons Learn from Each Other by Thom S. Rainer and Art Rainer “Art’s idea […]
Articles
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- Leadership
11 Reflections on Christian Leadership
I do not claim to be a great leader. I realize I still have much room for growth, […]
- Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – The Battle Is Not Mine: Lessons I’ve Learned about Spiritual Warfare
The Battle Is Not Mine: Lessons I’ve Learned about Spiritual Warfare by Chuck Lawless “Chuck Lawless has studied […]
- 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 […]
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Recommended Resource – 40 Questions About Church Membership and Discipline
If you’re interested in strengthening your church’s membership process, you might find this resource by SEBTS graduate, Jeremy […]
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
10 Factors That Help Long-Term Pastors Stay at Their Church
In my second pastorate, I stayed at the church for just over eleven years. At the time, more […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resources – Teaching Theology to Laypeople
If you’re looking for a shorter resource for teaching theology to laypeople, here are a few options: Introducing […]
Church Staff
10 Ways to Honor Church Staff Members
For most of my ministry, I have been a senior pastor, a seminary professor, or an interim pastor. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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