Christ-Centered Preaching
5 Indications Your Church May be More a Classroom than a Great Commission Church
I’m a theological educator, so classroom instruction matters to me. I’m convinced that many churches—if not most of […]
Articles
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- Book
Recommended Resource – Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness
Even if you don’t agree with all of Andrew Murray’s theology, this classic on humility is worth reading: […]
- Believing the Gospel
From Credulity to Conviction: Helping Children Grow a Faith That Lasts
Young children are credulous. If they trust us, they will believe pretty much whatever we tell them. It’s […]
- Against the Darkness
Recommended Resources – Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons by Graham A. Cole
If you need a good resource on angels and demons (which is also part of a good series, Foundations […]
- Higher Education
Why You Should Consider the Timothy Scholars Program
“If your desire is pastoral ministry, then you should seriously consider this program.” I remember sitting at a […]
Expository Preaching
Some General Suggestions for Improving Your Preaching
If you’re a pastor, much of your time is probably spent thinking about, preparing for, and practice the […]
Calling
6 Reasons My Calling Still Matters to Me
I had just professed faith in Christ at the end of a service, and my pastor told me […]
Book
Recommended Resource – 40 Questions About Prayer by Joseph C. Harrod
Here’s another “40 Questions” book, edited by SEBTS professor Ben Merkle, that might help you think about prayer: […]
Leadership
Steps to Take to Lead Your Church to Go on a Mission Trip
My wife and I have three children. Two teenagers, one aspiring. Here’s a recent conversation with our oldest: […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Leadership Time Wasters
If you’re a leader, you know the importance of using time wisely. That doesn’t mean, though, that most […]
Book
Recommended Resource – Love Lost for the Cause of Christ: Three Missionaries and Their Sacrifices for the Great Commission by Will Brooks
Dr. Will Brooks, who served internationally for a number of years, recently joined our SEBTS faculty as Professor […]
Church Leadership
10 Reasons Deacons Have Been Some of My Best Friends in Ministry
To be honest, I’m almost embarrassed to write this post, as I’ve heard many horror stories of battles […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Questions to Ask before Leaving a Ministry
Making the decision to leave a ministry is seldom easy. Even when the ministry has been difficult, departures […]
Book
Recommended Resource – Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Approach
Spiritual Warfare in the Storyline of Scripture: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Approach by William F. Cook III and […]
Chuck Lawless
7 Steps to Move Members into Ministry
How do you move members into ministry? Here are some basic principles we learned in a study published […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Benefits of Getting Up an Hour Earlier Monday-Friday of Each Week
I don’t sleep well in general, and I also work best at night. At the same time, though, […]
Bible in a Year
Recommended Resource: One-Year Bible Reading Plan by Rose Publishing
Here’s a simple resource to help you plan your Bible reading for the new year: One-Year Bible Reading […]
Chuck Lawless
10 Questions for Leaders to Ask Each Week
At the seminary where I teach, we always do end-of-the-academic year faculty evaluations. Annual evaluations like these are helpful […]
christmas
8 Christmas Gifts I’d Love to Give to Church Pastoral Staffs
I’ve been blessed to work with several pastoral staffs, and I’ve enjoyed every one of them. In fact, […]
A. W. Tozer
Recommended Resource – Tozer for the Christian Leader: A 365-Day Devotional
If you need a devotion for 2026, here’s an option: Tozer for the Christian Leader: A 365-Day Devotional by […]
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