Great Commission
Recommended Resource: Lord, I’m Caught in the Bubble
Lord, I’m Caught in the Bubble by Chuck Lawless The Church Answers group with Thom and Sam Rainer […]
Articles
christmas
A Christmas Preaching and Teaching Illustration I Pray Challenges and Encourages You
I remember well the Christmases of my childhood. Seldom did we sleep well on Christmas Eve. I doubt […]
gratitude
12 Ways to Build Thanksgiving into Your Life
We have so much for which to be grateful today. I fear, though, that we too often limit […]
Recommended Resource: The Walk
One of my (Dr. Chuck Lawless) favorite books is Michael Card’s The Walk, which is the story of […]
Sermon Delivery
Thank God for Boring Sermons: A C. S. Lewis Story
That was a real stinker, my inner thoughts declared as I reflected on a past sermon. When I […]
gratitude
7 Things the Sin of Ingratitude Reveals about Us
It’s Thanksgiving season, when we spend time expressing our gratitude to God and each other. I fear, though, […]
missionaries
Recommended Resource: 10 Women Who Changed the World
If you know Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Seminary, you know his heart for the world. Be sure to […]
accountability
The Preacher’s Character: Influences
Who has the freedom to speak into your life? It’s an important question for any believer, but especially […]
Patience
The Patient Pastor
If we were to poll Christians on which fruit of the Spirit they struggle with the most, I […]
Church Health
Recommended Resource: A New Normal
Dr. John Ewart is one of the best church consultants I (Chuck Lawless) know. This book is a […]
Encouragement
Encouragements for New Leaders: Lessons I Wish I Knew as a Young Pastor
On April 1, 1981, I began my ministry as a full-time pastor. Here are some lessons I wish […]
Christ-Centered Exposition Workshop: Exalting Jesus in Joshua
Join us on campus for a one-day preaching workshop on the book of Joshua. This workshop will equip […]
Challenges
Recommended Resource: The Red Feather
Tom Elliff, who has been a popular guest on our “Pastor Matters” podcast, has also written a number […]
Shepherding
Shepherding Parents
“Parents are the primary disciple-makers of their children.” You’ve likely heard this before, maybe you’ve said it before. […]
Preaching
Recommended Resource: Spirit-Led Preaching
Zac Menser, the grant manager for our Pastors’ Center and occasional co-host of the “Pastor Matters” podcast, has […]
Evangelism
Leveraging Halloween: A Kingdom-Minded Approach
As Christians, our Lord tells us that we are to be in the world but not of the […]
Discipleship
Recommended Resource: Deep Discipleship
Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus by J.T. English Everyone is being discipled. […]
Pastor Appreciation Month
Pastor Appreciation Month from a PK
Before I served as an associate and student pastor, I grew up as a pastor’s kid (PK) and […]
ministry
Recommended Resource: Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome
Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by Kent and Barbara Hughes Here is a recommendation from Caleb Iversen, the […]
Encouragement
7 Reasons Why Pastors Need Encouragement Today
I’m always grateful for “Pastor Appreciation Month” every time it comes around in October. It means a lot […]
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