Making these three small tweaks will help us study the Scriptures in a way that allows us to see the full narrative of Scripture better as we encounter God in His Word.
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Are Your Christmas Sermons Predictable?
Is it possible that your preaching has become as predictable as airline pretzels? Your first step in getting out of a rut is to admit that you are in one.
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Why You Should Remember You Preach to the Burdened
As you prepare and as you preach, remember the people who are hurting. They are there, and they are listening to you. They are looking for hope. God has a word for them, and you are his instrument of delivery.
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4 Challenges of Pastoring in Any Language
Paul did not exhaustively address the challenges pastors will face. But as I’ve witnessed in my own ministry and in the ministries of pastors across the world, most of the challenges we face are not new.
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3 Reasons to Try Long-range Sermon Planning
The same Holy Spirit who works through your sermon presentation can work through your sermon preparation.
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5 Lessons from My First Interim Pastorate
It was very tempting for me to try to fix every leak, put out every dumpster fire, or milk every metaphor (too late!). My simple goal was to leave that church healthier than I found it by focusing on two simple objectives: unity of hearts and clarity of vision.
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