I want you to be brutally honest with yourself because how you answer this simple question should determine the focus of your remaining years in ministry. Are you someone who loves to lead, but has to preach? Or are you someone who loves to preach, but has to lead?...
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.
Ed Stetzer Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
Preach it… With More Than Just Feeling
Jan 21, 2021
Preaching. Countless people have done it and are doing it. And as we all know, there isn’t just one way of doing it....
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
Finish Your Sermon by 11 a.m. Monday
Dec 29, 2020
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...
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching, Discipleship
The (Not-So) Secret Weapon of the Church
Oct 22, 2020
For some unknown reason, I recently stumbled across a 60-year old interview with Ayn Rand by Mike Wallace. As you...
Jeff Hoglen Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching, Outreach and Evangelism, Servant Evangelism
Practice What You Preach
Oct 20, 2020
Sunday services are filled with information that the pastor/preacher hopes will be life-transforming for the...
Bill Tenny-Brittian Communication / Preaching, Discipleship, Small Church / Rural Church
Virtual Discipleship
Oct 6, 2020
“So, what about online discipleship? How do you make that work?” A quick perusal of churches on the internet reveals...
Jeff Hoglen Church Leadership, Church Planting, Coaching, Communication / Preaching
20 Quotes to Encourage Church Planters & Pastors
Aug 31, 2020
I love quotes! I especially like quotes from people who have a track record. They inspire me to press forward even...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
6 Reasons You SHOULD Preach Other Pastor’s Sermons
Aug 7, 2020
The secret to leading a growing church is to steal, steal, steal. If you want to lead your church in dynamic spiritual...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Church Planting, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
How To Create Compelling Sermon Titles
Apr 10, 2020
Here’s a quick and easy process to follow that will help you generate compelling sermon titles every week: 1. Title...
Ralph Moore Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching, Uncategorized
Pastoring Through a Pandemic
Mar 20, 2020
This feels like we’re experiencing a biblical plague. Well, maybe it’s not a plague, but it is a difficult time for...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
3 Practical Ways To Take Your Preaching To The Next Level
Jan 31, 2020
Here are a few practical things that you can do to take your preaching to the next level, with minimal effort. 1. Do a...
Brian Jones Church Leadership, Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching
A Month By Month Guide To Understanding Your Listener’s Mindsets
Jan 17, 2020
All great communicators begin with focusing on their listener’s mindset, not their topic. Senior Pastor’s who are...
Travis Stephens Church Planting, Communication / Preaching
3 Questions to Ask When Planning a Sermon Series
Nov 29, 2019
One of the best changes my church ever made was going from preaching stand-alone sermons every Sunday to preaching...