Being a pastor is hard work. This is especially true for those of us who carry the heavy expectation of preaching a mind-blowing, original sermon every seven days. Read More »
Pastors
Seven Advantages of Inductive Bible Study
An inductive Bible study method involves careful and detailed analysis rather than a search of the text for support for your ideas. Read More »
Don’t Outsource Your Sermon Prep
Don’t let others do the hard work of crafting a sermon for you. Read More »
Four Reasons to Preach the Bible as One Story
Why is it so important for Christians to be able to connect the dots of the Bible’s grand narrative? Read More »
Practices for Developing Younger Leaders
What can outgoing pastors do to prepare and train a ready leadership base to step in and effectively serve in churches? Read More »
Pastors and Sabbath: The Importance of Rest
To take the Sabbath seriously, we will have to right-size the importance of our roles at work, home, and church. Read More »
The Benefits of a Church Membership Class
Churches who require or encourage membership classes have a much higher retention rates than churches that do not. Read More »
Brothers, Let Us Read Fantasy: 5 Reasons Pastors Should Read Fiction
Brothers, let us avail ourselves to fantasy. We need it. Our sermons need it. Our hearers need it. Read More »
7 Do’s and Don’ts of Welcoming Guests to Your Congregation
Have you been in your church for so long that you’ve forgotten what it’s like to enter the building for the first time? Read More »
Identifying, Training, & Supplying Opportunities for Lay Preachers in Your Church
If you are going to start new ministries, plant new campuses, or start new churches, you need to be replicating leaders—including preachers. Read More »