by Brian Jones | Nov 1, 2024 | Church Leadership, Communication / Preaching
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?...
by Ron Edmondson | Oct 16, 2024 | Church Leadership, Church Planting, Church Revitalization
I often say, “You limit what you control.” There are limitations pastors unknowingly set for their church. It’s often a matter of control, yet I believe most of the time we do it without realizing they are. Many of these are natural occurrences from doing things a...
by Brian Jones | Aug 26, 2024 | Coaching, Communication / Preaching
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...
by Dave Workman | Sep 4, 2023 | Church Leadership, Church Planting
Last week, I had a defining moment: I turned 70. Although I didn’t feel any different from the day before, it still seemed like a remarkable milestone. I was 28 when my dad died at 56, and for some reason, when I turned his age, that year seemed more daunting. Yes, I...
by Brian Jones | Apr 13, 2023 | Church Revitalization, Communication / Preaching, Small Church / Rural Church
Here are a few practical things that you can do to take your preaching to the next level with minimal effort. 1. Do a two-minute warning. My biggest problem in sermon writing is what people call “analysis paralysis” – I get so involved studying for a...
