Church Leadership

10 Things You Can Do for Your Senior Minister This Week

Michael C. Mack shares 10 practical ways to support your pastor, including prayer, encouragement, sharing pastoral care, protecting family time, respecting boundaries, and showing genuine love and grace.

Kingdom Power

What does true power look like? Jim Tune contrasts Jesus washing his disciples' feet with Pilate's reliance on political authority, challenging Christians to embrace a different model of…

The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (6)

What makes a sermon unforgettable? Arron Chambers asks three Christian leaders to share messages that shaped their lives, from E.V. Hill's funeral preaching to sermons on evil, God's…

Rapper God?

Can spoken word poetry transform preaching and worship? Jeff Walling explores its history, biblical connections, and impact at the North American Christian Convention, showing how passionate poetry can…

Advice for Actors . . . and Preachers

What can preachers learn from legendary actor James Cagney? Al Serhal shares five practical lessons for preparing and delivering sermons with clarity, confidence, eye contact, vocal strength, and…

Sermons for a Postmodern Culture

Are traditional sermons connecting with today's audiences? Rick Chromey challenges familiar preaching methods and explores four approaches—brief, interactive, experiential, and image-driven—that can help communicate Scripture more effectively.

Questions to Ask Before Starting a New Ministry

Before launching a new church ministry, consider these 20 practical questions from Michael C. Mack covering purpose, leadership, teamwork, mission alignment, training, measurable outcomes, and long-term evaluation.

Holiday Season Ministry Ideas

Discover six practical Christmas outreach ideas for churches, from helping families in need and welcoming military members to building community connections, celebrating baptisms, and offering safe rides during…

The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (5)

Four church leaders share the best sermons they've heard, featuring messages from Roger Chambers, E.V. Hill, Bob Russell, and Craig Groeschel on Jesus, perseverance, the church, and men's…

Christmas: It’s a Heart Thing

Jim Tune reflects on the wonder of Christmas, drawing on Tim Keller's teaching about preaching to the heart and exploring the mystery of the incarnation—God becoming human in…

Moving On

Bob Mink recounts his transition after 30 years leading Discovery Christian Church, sharing practical lessons about preparing a successor, communicating with the congregation, and honoring both outgoing and…

The Secret-Driven Life

November Ministry Ideas

The Best Sermon I’ve Ever Heard (4)

Nothing More Valuable