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10 Christmas Gifts I’d Love to Give to Young Pastors
It’s been a long time since I was a young pastor, but I still remember how exciting–-and sometimes […]
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Pastoral Ministry
End of Year Review: 20 Questions Pastors and Church Leaders Can Ask
Pastor, as you approach the end of this year take some time to reflect on what God has […]
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Books
12 Recommended Books on Preaching
We at Southeastern Seminary have an incredible preaching faculty, including Danny Akin, Jim Shaddix, Scott Pace, Dwayne Milioni, […]
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Pastoral Ministry
9 Reasons We Preachers Need to Say “Thank You” Today
It’s easy for we preachers to sometimes get focused on only the negatives of ministry. Church members can […]
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Prayer
Saturating Our Preaching in Prayer
The pianist played the final notes of the offertory hymn which meant it was almost time for me […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
3 Simple Joys of Pastoral Ministry
October is pastor appreciation month. You will probably hear an extra dose of appreciation from the people you […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
8 Reasons I Most Appreciate Pastors
This month is Pastor Appreciation Month. I’m grateful for the pastor who taught me as a young believer, […]
Jim Shaddix
I Am Prayer!
What does it mean to have your identity defined by a practice? Crying out to God regarding the oppression of his enemies, the Psalmist said, “In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer” (Psalm 109:4, ESV; emphasis mine). The footnote in my Bible says the phrase means “I am prayer.”
Pastor Appreciation Month
10 Things to Say to Your Pastor This Weekend
Pastor Appreciation Month has only two more Sundays in it. This weekend, why not take a few minutes […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
Pastors Need the Gospel Too
The good news of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension is the foundation of the Christian life (1 […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
Pastor to Pastor: 10 Reasons I Appreciate You
I admit my bias here. I’m a pastor. So, when I write about how much I appreciate pastors, […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
Pastor, Thank You
NOTE from Dr. Lawless. Today’s post is from Caleb Iversen, who works with me in the Pastors Center. […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
25 Ways to Show Gratitude to Your Pastor for Pastor Appreciation Month
I love pastors. Their ministries over the years have changed my life. Here are some ways to show […]
Church Health
10 Questions to Ask Yourself if You’re a Leader in a Church that Needs Revitalization
If you’re leading a church in a tough revitalization effort, these questions are designed to help you evaluate your […]
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15 Signs You Might Need a Day Off
Frankly, I’ve met a lot of church leaders who are just weary. If that’s where you are, here […]
Spiritual Warfare
9 Risks of Not Teaching about Spiritual Warfare
When I first started teaching about spiritual warfare more than 20 years ago, few evangelicals were tackling this […]
Church
12 Questions to Evaluate Your Church’s Culture
Every church has a culture, whether it be positive or negative. The problem, though, is that too few […]
Pastoral Ministry
12 Stages of Pastoral Ministry
Everyone’s story is different, but I’ve worked with enough students and pastors now over two decades to see […]
Church
10 Ways for Pastors to Express Their Love for Their Congregation
I know some churches are problem churches with difficult people, but I’ve not experienced that kind of church. […]
8 Important Ways to Prepare for Preaching This Weekend
It’s the middle of the week, but I trust you’re preparing to preach in several days. Apart from […]
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