Chuck Lawless
Recommended Resource – Don’t Give Up: Trusting God with Your Wandering Loved Ones
If you have loved ones who’ve wandered from God—or who have never turned to Christ—you might enjoy this […]
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Building Community
Building Community God’s Way: Unity Without Uniformity
On any given Sunday, I look around my church and see a number of differences in the people […]
Leadership
Episode 242 – The Danger of Loner Leadership with Dr. Brian Autry
Article Highlight
Article Highlight: 10 Characteristics of the Best Preachers I’ve Known
This summer we are highlighting some of our favorite articles! We hope you enjoy this short read from […]
Candi Powers
Behind the Smile: Facing Hurt while Trusting God as a Pastor’s Wife
I won’t soon forget the day years ago when I walked in a few minutes late to the […]
Biblical Preaching
Episode 241 – The Purpose of Preaching
Equipping Lunches
The Pastor’s Personal Finances | Ryan Hutchinson
Ryan Hutchinson on the Pastor’s Personal Finances. This talk was part of our Spring 2026 Equipping Lunches. Our […]
Calling Out the Called
Recommended Resource – Calling Out the Called: Discipling Those Called to Ministry Leadership
Dr. Pace’s book on the topic of the challenge above can be helpful to you: Calling Out the […]
Biblical Preaching
What is the End or Telos of Preaching?
Pastor, have you ever considered what the ultimate goal is for your preaching every week? To be honest, […]
Pastor Matters
Episode 240 – The Significance of State Conventions with Tony Wolfe
Chuck Lawless
12 Signs that a Church is in Mission Drift
Many churches have long lost their focus on a clear mission that compels them forward. Here are some […]
Finishing Well
Recommended Resource – Reset: Living A Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture
An older book, but worth the time if you’re a weary, almost burned-out leader: Reset: Living A Grace-Paced […]
Missional Prayer
10 Ways to Build Prayer into a Worship Service
Jesus strongly reminded us that God’s house is to be a house of prayer (Luke 19:45-46). Getting there […]
Craig Carlisle
Episode 239 – Standing in the Gap with Craig Carlisle
Chuck Lawless
A Sermon Illustration that Has Often Saved Me from Error in Making Decisions
Years ago on a personal retreat, I read a book called The Will of God.[1] It was during a time […]
Book Series
Recommended Resource – Humanity (Theology for the People of God) by John S. Hammett & Katie J. McCoy
Check out this book by retired SEBTS professor, Dr. John Hammett, within the “Theology for the People of […]
Breaking Down Barriers
Disability and the Local Church
Pastors, how are you serving those impacted by disability in your congregations? In what ways are you seeking […]
Calling to Ministry
Episode 238 – Navigating Ministry Pressures as a Family with Candi and Mike Powers
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