Effective communication and compelling sermons are essential for reaching and inspiring your congregation. As John Maxwell says, “Everyone communicates, few connect.” Explore the articles below for insights and techniques to elevate your messages and strengthen your ministry.
Introduction. Explanation. Application. – Step-By-Step For lack of a sexier phrase, I call the sermon writing process that I use and teach based on this three-act structure: “Introduction. Explanation. Application.” At this point, the most helpful way I can teach you...
A few years ago I did an interview with the Wall Street Journal concerning originality in weekend messages. Several...
If you’re going to lead your church through the next growth barrier, you can’t squander the most precious personal...
With COVID now in our rear-view mirror and a new year ahead of us, there are many technologies we can employ to...
Getting the message right is only a quarter of the task for the teacher. Communicating the message so that others...
Preaching is an art, a divine calling to share God's Word. In the journey of spreading His message, clarity and focus...
I want to share some quick reminders for pastors during Christmas season. You already know all of these, but sometimes...
Perspective is vital, isn’t it? Our eyes—and brains—can be tricked into thinking something is true when it’s...
Funeral For a Fred The first funeral I conducted as a pastor was a bit of a mystery. I stood on the bow of a...
The number one requirement for a successful church plant is a certain quality of leadership. This leadership, in my...
Years ago, studies circulated that showed that new churches tended to be more evangelistic than older, more...
Here are a few practical things that you can do to take your preaching to the next level with minimal effort. ...
A few weeks ago, my sermon in our first service completely bombed. It was the worst in recent memory. Between the...