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How Reading Good Fiction Can Help You in Ministry

I’m always on the lookout for ways to grow as a pastor. Thankfully, we live in a day […]

Philip Crouse Jr.

8 Reasons the Pastor Matters Most in a Church’s Evangelistic Efforts

In my decades of studying churches, I’ve never seen an evangelistic church not led by an evangelistic pastor. […]

Chuck Lawless

Ministering to Gen-Z in 2024

As 2024 sets in, I look forward to seeing all the Lord will do in this new year. […]

Caleb Iversen

8 Characteristics of Praying Churches

I’ve written this week about characteristics of evangelistic churches and equipping churches. Frankly, it’s easier to find these […]

Chuck Lawless

8 Suggestions for Planning an Annual Preaching Schedule

If I’m honest, I did far too little regular planning of my sermons when I was a young […]

Chuck Lawless

For Pastors: A Simple Step Toward Personal Renewal and Church Revitalization

Do you need renewal? Does your church need revitalization? Here’s my simple suggestion for moving toward personal renewal […]

Chuck Lawless

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 […]

Chuck Lawless

The Christmas Story Is Enough

We live in a world infatuated with everything new. We quickly grow tired of the old. As consumers, […]

Philip Crouse Jr.

10 Things I’d Do Differently as a Pastor During the Christmas Season

It’s December, and the Christmas season is upon us. As I look back on my years as a […]

Chuck Lawless

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 […]

Chuck Lawless

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 […]

Jeff Mingee

12 Recommended Books on Preaching

We at Southeastern Seminary have an incredible preaching faculty, including Danny Akin, Jim Shaddix, Scott Pace, Dwayne Milioni, […]

Chuck Lawless

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 […]

Chuck Lawless

Saturating Our Preaching in Prayer

The pianist played the final notes of the offertory hymn which meant it was almost time for me […]

Philip Crouse Jr.

3 Simple Joys of Pastoral Ministry

October is pastor appreciation month. You will probably hear an extra dose of appreciation from the people you […]

Quentin Self

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, […]

Chuck Lawless

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 […]

Chuck Lawless

Pastors Need the Gospel Too

The good news of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension is the foundation of the Christian life (1 […]

Philip Crouse Jr.

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, […]

Chuck Lawless

Pastor, Thank You

NOTE from Dr. Lawless. Today’s post is from Caleb Iversen, who works with me in the Pastors Center. […]

Caleb Iversen