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.
A few years ago I did an interview with the Wall Street Journal concerning originality in weekend messages. Several pastors were asked about their views pertaining to one-of-a-kind messages. Most of them said they thought it was okay to borrow insights from other’s...
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...
I was speaking with a pastor in Iowa the other day and shared that I’d just completed forty years in parish ministry....
Were You Really Called To Be These 5 Things? Okay, I'll admit this is very opinionated. But think about it: In...
Leader, do you realize what you communicate when you don’t communicate as a leader? I was talking once with a staff...
After a time of crazy growth, we had a number of people leave as a result of some challenging changes we had...
Why do many love inspirational quotes? Quotes can give you insight into the thoughts and teachings of very wise...
Here are a few things to consider when planning sermons for the new year: 1) Consider preaching through the...
How long has it been since the people in your church, ministry, or organization were challenged with something bigger...
The art of writing a sermon fascinates me. How does a speaker move from a good idea to a great message? Others much...
Preaching. Countless people have done it and are doing it. And as we all know, there isn’t just one way of doing it....
I want to show you how you can finish your sermons, every single week, by Monday at 11 a.m. Yes, you heard me right. I...
For some unknown reason, I recently stumbled across a 60-year old interview with Ayn Rand by Mike Wallace. As you...