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Chuck Lawless

About Chuck Lawless

Chuck Lawless is professor and senior associate dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as a pastor for almost twenty years, and is the author of Spiritual Warfare: Biblical Truth for Victory, Discipled Warriors: Healthy Churches Winning Spiritual Warfare, Making Disciples through Mentoring, Serving in Your Church's Prayer Ministry, and Eating the Elephant. Dr. Lawless speaks extensively around the countryYou can read articles from Dr. Chuck Lawless on his personal blog (ChuckLawless.com) ( or connect with him on Twitter and on Facebook.

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Chuck Lawless: 10 Insights on Church Conflict

April 29, 2025 by Chuck Lawless Articles, Leadership

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I was blessed to pastor two great churches. We had our issues, and I still remember something about church conflict—but it was usually temporary.

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What Not to Do at Church This Weekend

June 12, 2024 by Chuck Lawless Articles, Preaching

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As church planters, we can shape the future of the church by teaching our people what not to do at church this weekend. Here’s my list:

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Tough Sunday? 8 Reasons EVERY Church is Messy

September 26, 2021 by Chuck Lawless Articles, Leadership

Tough days in ministry—even days that make you want to quit—shouldn’t surprise you.

8 Positive Leadership Traits The Covid Crisis Has Revealed

June 18, 2020 by Chuck Lawless Articles, Leadership

We’ve been dealing with this crisis long enough that we can make some reflections. Here are 8 leadership traits I’ve seen in pastors leading their churches.

10 Signs of a Pastor Controlled Church

February 24, 2020 by Chuck Lawless Articles, Teams

I recently wrote a post titled, “11 Signs of a Family-Run Church.” Apparently, that post hit a nerve for many readers who’ve seen that kind of church. Some readers also asked about another kind of church they’ve seen: the pastor controlled church. So, here are characteristics I’ve seen in this church: The pastor is not…

“Quick, Slow, Slow” – Good Advice For Church Planters

December 5, 2019 by Chuck Lawless Articles, Strategy

I wonder how much pain among Christian believers (and church planters!) would never have happened if all of us listened to and follow James’ simple command: “My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness” (James…

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