June 22, 2008
Who Am I?
Chuck Sackett reflects on pastor titles, preaching ministry, eldership, and the tension between professional labels and the actual work of serving a congregation.
June 22, 2008
Chuck Sackett reflects on pastor titles, preaching ministry, eldership, and the tension between professional labels and the actual work of serving a congregation.
Chuck Sackett reflects on ordination and the call to ministry, urging churches to pair careful evaluation with long-term encouragement and accountability for those they ordain.
November 4, 2007
The Eastern Christian Convention celebrates its 40th year Nov. 16-18 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, featuring worship, workshops, and family programming. Attendees can also join a mission project packing meals for Haiti with Lifeline Christian Mission.
July 22, 2007
A brief roundup of preaching resources—ranging from contextual evangelistic preaching to sermon process models and provocative rethinking—offering practical ideas to broaden and sharpen a preacher’s approach.
June 19, 2005
A staff roundup of “Christianity 101” models that help guests and new members take next steps. See how churches use rotating sessions, newcomer meals, and multi-week classes covering beliefs, baptism, Communion, giving, gifts, and involvement.
Hiring church staff from within can bring big benefits, but it also raises concerns about experience and theological grounding. Chuck Sackett outlines practical safeguards to equip internal hires for faithful, biblically informed ministry.