Evangelism
13 Ways to Get Outside the Christian Bubble
Because I continually talk with believers who are cocooned in the church world, I’m updating and re-posting these […]
Pastoral Ministry
Pastor Matters
Episode 150: 150th Episode – What’s Next?
Evangelism
7 Evidences We Might Be Stuck in the Christian Bubble
It’s a problem for many of us. In fact, I contend that for most of us, the longer […]
Leadership
Podcast Highlight – Episode 128: Finishing Well with Tom Elliff
Evangelism
9 Ways A Pastor Might Prioritize Evangelism
I’ve said it before on this site: “I’ve never seen an evangelistic church without an evangelistic pastor.” If […]
Evangelism
Episode 148: Do the Work of an Evangelist with Dr. George Robinson
Endurance
7 Characteristics of Pastoral Leaders Who Don’t Give Up Easily
I spent a few minutes recently with a pastor who’s led his church for 25+ years. Seeing him […]
Discipleship
8 Characteristics of Disciple-Making Churches
I admit that the North American church has done a poor job of making disciples. Too often, we […]
Church Membership
7 Ways to Get More Members Involved
Most of us who lead churches have regular attenders who aren’t involved in the congregation. These folks sometimes […]
Great Commission
A Word to Pastors: Why We Must Develop Relationships with Missionaries
Pastors, I’m asking for the personal privilege to speak directly to you with this post (and, Southern Baptist […]
Pastoral Ministry
Words of Advice for Young Pastors
I don’t claim to be a perfect pastor, but I’ve been doing ministry a long time. Here’s a […]
Encouragement
10 Ways to Renew (or Keep) Your Passion for Ministry
I’ve been there. You know God has called you to ministry, but your passion is waning, if not […]
Leadership
Episode 145: Leading from Weakness with Dr. Brian Autry
Denomination
8 Reasons I Believe in Denominationalism
I’m a Southern Baptist. We’re hardly a perfect denomination, but I’m honored to be part of our team. […]
Denomination
Episode 144: Denominational Involvement with Dr. Danny Akin
Pastoral Ministry
How Music Prepares the Environment for the Message
Picture this scenario: A worship leader at a youth rally plays an energetic song. After the song ends, […]
Friendship
7 Reasons All of Us Pastors Need Great Friends in Our Church
It almost seems strange to me to write this post, for my early professors and mentors cautioned me […]
Friendship
Episode 143: Friendship in Ministry with Dr. Danny Akin
Leadership
10 Characteristics of Leaders Who Last
As a seminary professor, I work with young leaders. I have learned the most, though, from leaders who […]
Bivocational Ministry
12 Reasons I Affirm Bivocational Ministry
More and more pastors are beginning to embrace as their primary calling the role of bivocational minister. Some […]
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