Unfair Expectations and the Pastor’s Kid: How to Respond with Wisdom
Has your child ever been treated unfairly because they’re the pastor’s kid? I know they know better. I […]
Unfair Expectations and the Pastor’s Kid: How to Respond with Wisdom
Has your child ever been treated unfairly because they’re the pastor’s kid? I know they know better. I […]
Recommended Resource – A Theology for the Church, 2nd Edition: Revised and Expanded
Here’s a revised, updated version of Dr. Akin’s edited work, A Theology for the Church: A Theology for […]
Leadership with Our Words
“Brother Jack” was my pastoral hero, yet I heard him preach no more than twenty times. I met […]
Episode 237 – Leading Strategic Change in the Church with Jeff Struecker
8 Reasons Pastorless Churches Should Consider an Interim Pastor
I admit my bias here. I’ve served as an interim pastor when my schedule has allowed, and I’ve […]
Recommended Resource – Pastoral Theology: Theological Foundations for Who a Pastor is and What He Does
If you haven’t read this book by Dr. Akin and Dr. Scott Pace (the candidate for the next […]
12 Things I Wish I’d Never Said When Preaching
To be frank, this post is embarrassing. I write it primarily to say to preachers, “Be careful what […]
Episode 236 – Understanding Connections Between the OT and NT with Benjamin Gladd and Charles Quarles
7 Components of Effective Church Assimilation
Over the years, I’ve studied churches that have done a good job not only of reaching people, but […]
Recommended Resource – Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals: Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death
Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals: Applying the Gospel at the Unique Challenges of Death by Brian Croft and Phil Newton “The […]
The Obvious Problem with Church Strategy
The obvious problem- it’s missing altogether! The challenge with church strategy is that many pastors simply don’t have […]
Episode 235 – The Evolving Role of Worship Pastors with Dr. Jonathan Welch
10 Places to Use Church Greeters, Especially During Easter
Many people who write about church growth recognize the importance of having trained greeters at the doors when […]
Recommended Resource – Answering God’s Call: Finding, Following, and Fulfilling God’s Will for Your Life
Answering God’s Call: Finding, Following, and Fulfilling God’s Will for Your Life by R. Scott pace You likely […]
10 Ways to Prepare for Easter this Week
This coming Sunday, the world will celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Here are some ways to get ready […]
Episode 234 – The Necessity of Application in Preaching
12 Markers of Pastoral Bitterness
It happens. Pastors get smacked around in church work, and they often bear the scars of anger and […]
Recommended Resource – Jesus’s Final Week: From Triumphal Entry to Empty Tomb
This Easter season, this resource by my [Chuck’s] friend, Bill Cook of Southern Seminary, might prove helpful: Jesus’s […]
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