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Launching a ministry is exciting, but sustaining it takes more than vision. Susan Lawrence challenges leaders to rethink their responsibilities, invest in relationships, and guide ministry initiatives from…
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From flying offering banks to collapsing lecterns, Daniel Schantz shares hilarious stories about church pulpits and the practical challenges of preaching, reminding readers why even a simple wooden…
Google Is My Best Friend: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 5)
Discover how online sermon preparation resources can strengthen preaching without replacing personal Bible study. Chuck Sackett shares practical insights on finding illustrations, verifying sources, and using digital tools…
Many Resources Use Them Well!: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 4)
Caleb Kaltenbach shares practical online resources for sermon preparation, including Bible study software, sermon illustrations, preaching courses, and opportunities to learn from other preachers and strengthen communication skills.
YouTube for YouTeaching: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 3)
YouTube offers a wealth of sermon illustrations and teaching resources, but not every video tells the whole story. Joseph C. Grana examines the benefits, limitations, and importance of…
My Two-Pronged Strategy: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 2)
Where do preachers find fresh sermon ideas? Bert Crabbe shares two practical habits—reading widely and paying attention to everyday life—that can spark meaningful sermon illustrations and strengthen weekly…
The Web World I Travel: Resources for Bible Teaching (Part 1)
Greg Lee shares eight practical ways pastors can use online resources for sermon preparation, including research, Bible study, preaching podcasts, illustrations, digital organization, shared ministry materials, and congregational…
Reading for Enrichment: Find This Book and Read It! (Part 9)
Marshall Hayden reflects on the rewards of reading broadly and shares leadership books he wishes he had discovered earlier, offering valuable insights for ministers seeking to build stronger,…
Leaders Are Readers
Effective Christian leaders are readers. Mark A. Taylor explores why books, thoughtful resources, and lifelong learning strengthen preaching, teaching, and ministry—and why the next generation of church leaders…
The Culture of Celebrity Pastors
What matters more for celebrity pastors: recognition or credibility? Brian Mavis examines the temptation of fame in Christian leadership and shares a personal lesson about choosing community credibility…
Have a Good Trip I Mean, Meeting!
Effective elders' meetings need preparation, clear leadership, and accountability. James Riley Estep Jr. uses the example of family travel to explain how chairmen can guide discussions, encourage participation,…
STEWARDSHIP: What Have We Done to This Word?
Biblical stewardship is about far more than giving money. E. G. "Jay" Link explains why recognizing God's ownership of everything can transform personal decisions, church leadership, and everyday…
Surprise!
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