10 Big Mistakes I Made as a Young Pastor
To be honest, I’m not sure why I’m writing this one, since it can probably only embarrass me – but perhaps it might help a young leader not be as dumb as I’ve been.
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03/25/25 Connections
READING: One-year plan: Ruth 1-4 Two-year plan: Psalms 22, Romans 3:21-31 ———- Today is one of the days of Bible reading when we get…
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Three E-books for Preachers and Church Leaders for $7 Each
If you’re a pastor or church leader interested in helpful books (at least, I hope they’re helpful), here are three books I’ve written or…
Read More03/24/25 He Did Not Know
READING: One-year plan: Judges 16-21 Two-year plan: Psalms 19-21, Romans 3:1-20 ———- The words are few, but they are heart-stopping: “but he did not know…
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15 Questions for a Preacher or Teacher to Ask after a Sunday
As you evaluate yesterday (or this past weekend) in your teaching or preaching work, here are some questions to consider: Did I proclaim the…
Read MoreSunday Prayer Challenge
Pray today for the adult children of 1-2 of your closest Christian friends. If those adult children have never turned to Christ, pray God…
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An Encouraging Word from the Word for Church Leaders Today
Ephesians 6:19 “Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness…
Read MoreSaturday Suggestions for Church Leaders on Your Way to Church this Weekend
Take a look at this post, and consider some ways you might prepare for church even as you drive to church this weekend.
Read More03/21/25 False Gods and No Deliverance
READING: One-year plan: Judges 10-15 Two-year plan: Psalms 18, Romans 2:17-29 ———- Rebellion and repentance became the pattern of God’s people. Even the phrase…
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15 Reasons People May Not Listen to the Preaching This Weekend
In almost three decades of church consulting, I’ve listened to numbers of laypersons talk about preaching. Here are fourteen reasons.
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