Expository Preaching
Recommended Resource: “Preaching by the Book: Developing and Delivering Text-Driven Sermons” by Scott Pace
If you’re looking for a concise, helpful guide for preaching, check out this resource by SEBTS provost, Dr. […]
Articles
Leadership
10 Questions to Ask about Your Church Staff Meetings
Here’s the scenario I challenge you to consider today. You and your church staff are having your regular […]
Preaching
9 Simple Steps to Preaching or Teaching More Powerfully this Weekend
Your preparation for a sermon for this weekend might be finished – or at least leaning in that […]
Evangelism
Recommended Resource: “A Short Guide to Evangelism and Missions” by Scott Hildreth
If you attend the fall 2025 “Engaging Exposition” preaching conference on the campus of SEBTS, here’s another book […]
Preaching
Recommended Resource: Small Preaching by Jonathan Pennington
If you attend the “Engaging Exposition” conference this September, here’s another resource you will receive as part of […]
Church Staff
12 Characteristics of the Best Church Staff Members I’ve Known
Over the years, I’ve met some great church staff members. I’ve also met some problematic ones, but they’ve […]
Church Membership
8 Ways Churches Miss It when Recruiting Volunteers
There’s no question churches have struggled securing volunteers coming out of COVID. Some of the issues related to […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – SEBTS Doctor of Ministry Program
Expository Preaching
Recommended Resource: On Preaching
Here is one of the books you will receive if you attend the “Engaging Exposition” preaching conference this […]
Marriage
9 Ways Pastors Let Ministry Harm Their Marriage
Too many of us know a ministry couple that has divorced. I encourage pastors to be aware of […]
Family
Recommended Resource – Raising Dad: What Fathers & Sons Learn from Each Other
Raising Dad: What Fathers & Sons Learn from Each Other by Thom S. Rainer and Art Rainer “Art’s idea […]
Leadership
11 Reflections on Christian Leadership
I do not claim to be a great leader. I realize I still have much room for growth, […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – The Battle Is Not Mine: Lessons I’ve Learned about Spiritual Warfare
The Battle Is Not Mine: Lessons I’ve Learned about Spiritual Warfare by Chuck Lawless “Chuck Lawless has studied […]
Prayer
10 Reasons to Set Aside at Least One Hour of Silence and Solitude before Worship this Weekend
In my discipleship class at Southeastern Seminary, I require students each semester to complete a 1-2 hour silence […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resource – 40 Questions About Church Membership and Discipline
If you’re interested in strengthening your church’s membership process, you might find this resource by SEBTS graduate, Jeremy […]
community
10 Reasons Pastors Need Another Pastor as a Prayer Partner
Pastor friend, I’m writing to challenge you to do something that might surprise you. In fact, it might […]
Pastoral Ministry
10 Factors That Help Long-Term Pastors Stay at Their Church
In my second pastorate, I stayed at the church for just over eleven years. At the time, more […]
Recommended Resource
Recommended Resources – Teaching Theology to Laypeople
If you’re looking for a shorter resource for teaching theology to laypeople, here are a few options: Introducing […]
Church Staff
10 Ways to Honor Church Staff Members
For most of my ministry, I have been a senior pastor, a seminary professor, or an interim pastor. […]
Spiritual Disciplines
8 Reasons Spiritual Disciplines Matter
I know it sounds like a basic, simplistic matter in our Christian walk, but I’m writing this post […]
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