hospitality
Why Churches Need to Be More Hospitable
How many times have you walked into a church receiving no communication from the church members except maybe […]
Articles
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- 1 Timothy
Recommended Resource – Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus
The theme for our upcoming Engaging Exposition Preaching Conference on September 14-15 is “Leading from the Pulpit.” This […]
- Encouragement
Keep Showing Up – An Encouragement for Pastors’ Wives
Recently, I moderated a panel of Ministers’ Wives and asked the following question…Supporting your husband in ministry is […]
- Preaching Efficiently
Say More with Less: 5 Principles for Streamlining Sermons
Some advice I find myself regularly giving to young or inexperienced preachers is to avoid the temptation to […]
- A. W. Tozer
Recommended Resource – Discipleship: What it Truly Means to Be a Christian–Collected Insights from A. W. Tozer
Check out these insights on discipleship from A. W. Tozer: Discipleship: What it Truly Means to Be a […]
Church Health
10 “Without’s” that Get in the Way of Growing a Healthy Church
I’m accustomed to thinking about things we need to do to lead a church to growth. What I […]
Church Revitalization
Wanted: Fixer-Upper Pastors
The moment my wife and I first walked into our home, we knew it was the place God […]
Advanced Degrees
Recommended Resource – Episode 201: Why You Should Consider an Advanced Degree
Our recommended resource this week is an unusual one: a previous Pastor Matters podcast that encourages pastors and […]
Chuck Lawless
7 Questions to Ask before Re-preaching a Sermon to a Local Church
Many of us who preach have re-preached a message to the same congregation. I’m not arguing there’s never […]
Hymns
How to Grow in Your Prayer Life by Praying the Psalms
“CJ, can you pray for our meal?” I was thirteen when my pastor asked me to bless the […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – The Work of Christ (Theology for the People of God)
Dr. Chuck Quarles will be leading a breakout at our Engaging Exposition Preaching Conference on September 14-15 of […]
Call to Ministry
When the Preaching Fire Burns…and When It Goes Out
There’s nothing quite like it, though most people can’t understand it. I share my thoughts about it today […]
Chuck Lawless
A Word of Hope as We Seek to Evangelize Loved Ones
I pray my words will bring you hope—especially if you’ve been praying for non-believing loved ones for a […]
Culture
How Pastors Can Address Cultural Issues from the Pulpit
“Pastor, don’t get political—just preach the Word!” It is a warning familiar to pastors. In today’s hyperpolarized climate, […]
Danny Akin
Recommended Resource – I AM GOING, Second Edition by Daniel L. Akin
The second version of this book by Dr. Akin is now available for individuals and groups who want […]
Armor of God
Why Discipleship Matters in Spiritual Warfare
I’ve been looking at the topic of spiritual warfare for more than thirty years now. From this study, […]
Chuck Lawless
An Illustration to Encourage Ministry Husbands and Wives Today
Some years ago, my pastor at the time told me a simple story I have never forgotten. He […]
Expositional Leadership
Recommended Resources – Expositional Leadership and Pastoral Theology
If you don’t have a copy of this book, you need to get it. We gave it as […]
Adrian Rogers
Lessons for Young Expositors from Adrian Rogers
Dr. Adrian Rogers was a highly influential leader in the Southern Baptist Convention who led with clarity and […]
Children's Devotion
Recommended Resource – From Argentina to Zimbabwe by Jacob V. Hines
If you are looking for a simple resource to encourage families in your church to pray for missions […]
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