What could happen if this year, you preached your best Christmas sermon yet? Christmas Eve services are typically one of the highest attended days of the year for churches. A great message is essential on such a big day. This could be the only time many of these people will give your church a chance. It…
Effective preaching is more than just about what you say. It’s also about how you say it. Too many sermons fail not because of bad content, but because of bad delivery. No matter how experienced you are, you should never stop learning. You should always be a student of sermon delivery because there is always…
Dear Pastor, I love you. I want nothing more than for you to be all who God wants you to be. So this might hurt a little. I’m writing you this letter because I have noticed a few things that we have fallen into saying or doing that don’t represent Christ well. With all due…
No pastor is perfect. Some pastors have given the title a bad name. But for the most part, from my experience, the majority of pastors I have met are sincerely doing their best to follow Jesus and remain faithful to their call. For that, we owe them our gratitude. Just think about all the ways…
How much time should a pastor spend each week preparing their sermon? I have heard seminary professors say that you should spend an hour for every minute you preach. But by that logic, a 30-minute sermon would require 30 hours! So how much time should you spend on sermon prep? The short answer is: there’s…
What’s your best advice for young preachers? A few weeks ago, I got on Twitter and asked this question to some of the top pastors in the United States and Canada. Although they are incredibly busy, many of them graciously responded. Check out their insightful answer below, and soak up some wisdom. Best Advice for…
Answer this question for me: How is your spiritual life? If you are like many pastors, and you are being honest, chances are it’s not good. Most pastors would never admit it to their congregation, but many of them are struggling spiritually. 72% of pastors only study the Bible when preparing a sermon. 74% of…
Goals. Many have them. Few accomplish them. Why? Most people have some general goals in their heads, but never write them down. Even worse, their goals are vague. They don’t follow a detailed plan. A goal without a plan is not a goal. It’s a wish. “Goals are visions and dreams with work clothes on……
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