3 Mistakes Pastors Make During the Easter Season — Mark Dance
Each year I am tempted to allow Easter to sneak past me without taking time to really enjoy it. That probably sounds strange since it seems like everyone else enjoys Easter: parents, kids, church members—even the unchurched, to a degree. Even though Easter is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our freedom from sin and death, for too many years I let three things rob me, and consequently others, of Easter joy.
Why Church Leaders Need Ministry Friends Outside Their Congregation — Facts & Trends
When I first began my ministry, I had no way of knowing about the stress that would come over the next several years. Let’s take stock of what a church leader’s life can look like:
7 Tips on Sermon Delivery — Chuck Lawless
Recently, I posted some general thoughts about sermon delivery based on almost four decades of preaching. Today, here are some practical tips that I’ve found helpful for me:
What Was It Like to Pastor at 17? — H.B. Charles, Jr.
There I am, preparing to speak. Someone introduces me who does not know me personally. So, he reads from my bio. Two things capture the congregation’s attention:
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