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 […]
Articles
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- 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 […]
- accountability
8 Connections for Me Between Physical Exercise and Spiritual Disciplines
I start out today’s article, the second one in this series about taking care of ourselves spiritually and […]
- Decisional Preaching
Recommended Resource – Decisional Preaching by Jim Shaddix
Here’s the way our brother Jim Shaddix finished the first chapter in his book recommended this week, Decisional Preaching: […]
Andy Davis
Recommended Resources – How to Memorize Scripture for Life and The Transforming Power of Scripture Memorization
This week, we’re recommending two resources for memorizing large portions of scripture regularly: How to Memorize Scripture […]
apocalyptic literature
Advice for Preaching Apocalyptic Literature
When I began preaching through the Gospel of Matthew, I knew I’d eventually make it to chapters 24 […]
Leading Well
Recommended Resource – Rest Well, Lead Well: Why Sabbath Matters to Your Ministry
If you wrestle with getting rest (like so many of us do), you might find this short, to-the-point […]
Intercessory Prayer
Recommended Resource: Episode 239 – Standing in the Gap with Craig Carlisle
This week’s recommended resource is actually a “Pastor Matters” podcast. A few weeks ago, we interviewed Dr. Craig […]
Biblical Preaching
Why Do We Preach?
For any practice within the Church, it is important to ask: “Why?” Preaching is no different. However, as […]
Church Answers
Recommended Resource – Know Your Church Report
If you are interested in knowing your church’s perception of its own health, we recommend the “Know Your […]
Advanced Degrees
13 Reasons Church Leaders Ought to Continue Their Education
I admit my bias here. I am a seminary dean and professor, and I believe in education. Regardless […]
Chuck Lawless
Recommended Resource – Don’t Give Up: Trusting God with Your Wandering Loved Ones
If you have loved ones who’ve wandered from God—or who have never turned to Christ—you might enjoy this […]
Article Highlight
Article Highlight: 10 Characteristics of the Best Preachers I’ve Known
This summer we are highlighting some of our favorite articles! We hope you enjoy this short read from […]
Candi Powers
Behind the Smile: Facing Hurt while Trusting God as a Pastor’s Wife
I won’t soon forget the day years ago when I walked in a few minutes late to the […]
Calling Out the Called
Recommended Resource – Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership
Dr. Pace’s book on the topic of the challenge above can be helpful to you: Calling Out the […]
Biblical Preaching
What is the End or Telos of Preaching?
Pastor, have you ever considered what the ultimate goal is for your preaching every week? To be honest, […]
Chuck Lawless
12 Signs that a Church is in Mission Drift
Many churches have long lost their focus on a clear mission that compels them forward. Here are some […]
Finishing Well
Recommended Resource – Reset: Living A Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture
An older book, but worth the time if you’re a weary, almost burned-out leader: Reset: Living A Grace-Paced […]
Missional Prayer
10 Ways to Build Prayer into a Worship Service
Jesus strongly reminded us that God’s house is to be a house of prayer (Luke 19:45-46). Getting there […]
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