Words are powerful. As leaders, the words we use make a difference. A huge difference. In my post about life-giving statements Jesus made, I shared some things Jesus said that can encourage us today. As we seek to be like Him, we have an opportunity within our...
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.
Rice Broocks Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Outreach and Evangelism
Clarity on The Greatest Form of Evangelism?
Jun 19, 2023
Years ago, studies circulated that showed that new churches tended to be more evangelistic than older, more...
Brian Jones Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
3 Practical Ways To Take Your Preaching To The Next Level
Apr 13, 2023
Here are a few practical things that you can do to take your preaching to the next level with minimal effort. ...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
What To Do When Your Sermon Bombs
Jan 13, 2023
A few weeks ago, my sermon in our first service completely bombed. It was the worst in recent memory. Between the...
Brian Jones Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
How To Define Your Preaching Audience
Nov 17, 2022
Each Spring I set out a red bird feeder in my backyard. It is a red metal box that stands affixed on a 5’ pole. I...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Three Things I’ve Learned
Oct 10, 2022
I was speaking with a pastor in Iowa the other day and shared that I’d just completed forty years in parish ministry....
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Top 5 Things Pastors Should Stop Pretending To Be
Aug 8, 2022
Were You Really Called To Be These 5 Things? Okay, I'll admit this is very opinionated. But think about it: In...
Ron Edmondson Church Health, Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
What You Communicate When You Don’t Communicate as a Leader
Apr 18, 2022
Leader, do you realize what you communicate when you don’t communicate as a leader? I was talking once with a staff...
Dave Workman Church Health, Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching
Change Management 101
Mar 31, 2022
After a time of crazy growth, we had a number of people leave as a result of some challenging changes we had...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
Church Planting Quotes
Mar 7, 2022
Why do many love inspirational quotes? Quotes can give you insight into the thoughts and teachings of very wise...
Artie Davis Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Sermon Planning 101
Jan 10, 2022
Here are a few things to consider when planning sermons for the new year: 1) Consider preaching through the...
Dave Workman Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
When To Challenge…
Sep 9, 2021
How long has it been since the people in your church, ministry, or organization were challenged with something bigger...
Geoff Surratt Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
How To Make A Good Sermon Great
May 25, 2021
The art of writing a sermon fascinates me. How does a speaker move from a good idea to a great message? Others much...