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The Church Gathers, and It Scatters
The church is not only what happens when believers gather for worship. It is also what happens when Spirit-formed people scatter into neighborhoods, workplaces, homes, and relationships as witnesses.
Preaching When You’re Not Sure It’s Working
Preaching has always been work whose results are mostly invisible to the preacher. Most of the fruit of your preaching will ripen out of your sight.
Preaching for Change Is Being Rebuilt
Preaching for Change is being rebuilt as a free sermon idea, outline, and resource library for pastors, preachers, and ministry leaders.
How to Raise the Spiritual Temperature of Your Church
The best place to start raising the temperature of your church is in your own heart, and the best place to start doing that is on your knees.
8 Vital Instructions for Every Pastor and Church Leader
If you’re a pastor or ministry leader, you can’t help but be drawn to the pastoral epistles to Timothy. Every time I read through them, my heart burns within me and I’m taken back to those moments when I first began to serve and fulfill the calling God placed on my...
The Pleasure and Power of Preaching with Sincerity
Sincerity matters in preaching. It’s a core component of effectively representing the gospel and communicating God’s truth in this present age.
3 Things You’ll Never Control as a Preacher
The enormously impossible task of generating real spiritual change is left in the hands of the very capable Holy Spirit, for whom anything is possible.
5 Ways to Encourage a Fellow Pastor or Church Leader
Your words of confidence about a pastor or ministry leade can make a world of difference right now, both privately and publicly.
Building Rhythm Into the Life of Your Church
Ministry is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s important to find a church’s healthy rhythm to prevent burning out staff and volunteers. Here are some tips.
3 “Voices” of Pastoral Leadership
Effective spiritual communicators will learn that there are three particular voices in which pastors must be willing to speak to influence people.
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