Character
10 Characteristics of the Best Preachers I’ve Known
First, a caveat: determining what constitutes an effective preacher is subjective, so you and I might differ here […]
Articles
Bible Study
A Week in the Life of Sermon Preparation: Using Lectio Divina
Preparing a sermon each week is a deeply spiritual endeavor that requires more than just intellectual engagement; it […]
ministry
8 Reasons I Still Love Ministry
Today, here are some the reasons I still love ministry, even when it’s tough. For whatever reason, God […]
Books
Recommended Resource: “Victory over the Enemy”
Victory over the Enemy by William F. Cook III and Chuck Lawless “Although spiritual warfare is a recurring […]
Hurting
7 Things to Do When Church Work Just Hurts
It happens to all of us in ministry at some point. The work to which we know God […]
Aspiring Pastors
10 Things I Wished I’d Done as a Young Pastor
I’ve written previously about my lessons learned as a young pastor (here, here, and here), but I’m thinking […]
Books
Recommended Resource: “The Unhurried Pastor”
The Unhurried Pastor by Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin “The Unhurried Pastor provides a practical and biblical prescription […]
Books
Recommended Resource: “7 Basics of Belonging: The Meaning of Church Membership”
7 Basics of Belonging: The Meaning of Church Membership by Sam Rainer “The real reason you join a […]
Leadership
12 Questions Church Leaders Need to Ask Monthly
The Bible assumes believers will be striving to follow God, continually living in an ongoing state of evaluation, […]
Church
11 Signs of Hope for a Declining Church
Many churches in North America are plateaued or declining. Given that reality, many church leaders need signs of […]
Books
Recommended Resource: “Money in the Light of Eternity”
Money in the Light of Eternity by Art Rainer “Money in the Light of Eternity helps […]
Leadership
10 Questions Good Church Leaders Ask
I love good leaders in churches. I may read a lot of books on leadership, but I learn […]
Books
Recommended Resource: “The Imperfect Pastor”
The Imperfect Pastor by Zach Eswine “Dear Pastor, Desire burns within you. You’ve trained and dreamt of doing […]
Evangelism
13 Ways to Get Outside the Christian Bubble
Because I continually talk with believers who are cocooned in the church world, I’m updating and re-posting these […]
Books
Recommended Resource: “40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry”
40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry by Phil A. Newton “In 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – “Preaching: A Sermon Collection” by Charles H. Spurgeon
Preaching: A Sermon Collection by Charles H. Spurgeon and edited by Jason K. Allen “In this […]
Evangelism
7 Evidences We Might Be Stuck in the Christian Bubble
It’s a problem for many of us. In fact, I contend that for most of us, the longer […]
First Impressions
10 “First Impressions” Done Well in Churches
We usually get only one shot to positively capture the attention of guests visiting our church. Here are […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource: “Bless Every Home” App
Bless Every Home App “You can download the Bless Every Homeapp and plug in your physical address and […]
Anger
7 Things to Do When You’re Mad at a Church Member
It happens. Church members get angry with each other. When we do, though, here are some steps to […]
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