There various viewpoints on the best church planting model. Some launch fast and large to attract the masses. Others launch slowly and intentionally with more of a one-on-one disciple-making mentality. There are probably cautions with any approach to planting, and one of the cautions I would raise is simply don’t neglect the power of preaching, even in…
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Is Your Preaching and Teaching Falling Flat?
Brain based preaching can help us avoid the sermons falling flat issue. It’s a missing link in today’s preaching and teaching.
Have You Learned the Voice of Effective Pastoral Leadership
Effective pastoral leadership means learning there are three particular voices in which pastors must be willing to speak.
Preach to a Camera? 7 Keys
You have spent your whole ministry preaching to a room of people. Now you preach to a camera in an empty room.
Telling the Truth – Humbly
I think it’s wise to be skeptical when people talk about “the truth.” In this era (as in others) we are willing to kill for our ideas about truth. That’s why ideas about the truth are not enough. Telling the truth isn't done through argument. We must meet the truth and walk with him. The…
4 Reasons to Preach through Colossians
“The struggle is real.” You may have heard that phrase. It’s used to convey the difficulty of an unseen burden. It’s also used ironically at times to highlight “first-world problems.” When it comes to our job as preachers the struggle is real. We say with Paul, “I want you to know how great a struggle I…