Are We Making Disciples or Just Keeping Busy?
If we truly want to see our churches revitalized, we must take a hard look at how we are—or aren’t—making disciples.
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Pastoring
Hey Boomer, Stop Making Your Sermon Notes Rhyme Or Alliterate
Instead of playing linguistic games, produce better content. Then format it for how people really listen, talk, and live.
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The Clergy Sabbatical Toolkit, with Sean Nemecek (Ep 95)
A clergy sabbatical is not a luxury for the few, it’s an essential element in recalibrating your ministry and reestablishing healthy habits for ministry longevity.
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Reclaiming The Priority Of Preaching And Prayer
Preaching and prayer are Christ’s priority for pastoral ministry. These responsibilities should be championed above any other task within a pastor’s role.
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The 3-2-1 System for Better Annual Sermon Planning
Here’s a simple plan any pastor can use to add a month’s worth of sermon planning every year, without taking a month off to do it.
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8 Steps For Life-Transforming Sermons
A sermon is not a pep talk, a life hack, or a political screed. It should start and end with the biblical text, accurately studied and clearly presented.
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Can One Sermon Really Make A Difference?
We tend to overestimate the potential effects of one sermon, but underestimate the potential effects of a year’s worth of sermons.
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The Pastoral Prime Mandate (Video)
The essential elements of a healthy, effective church are the Great Commandment, the Great Comission, and Discipleship. This is our pastoral mandate.
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Leaky Roofs And Imperfect Churches
It’s easy to get upset at your church’s problems. It may seem like you’re the only dealing with recurring issues, but every church has them.
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Four Unexpected Consequences Of Christian Celebrity Culture
Twenty centuries ago Paul expressed concern about the effect of a celebrity mindset on the Corinthian believers.
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