How to Find Help When You Need It
Early in my career as an Information Technology manager, I felt as if I had to have the answer to any question that came...
If You Could Only Pray About One Thing…
Had this crazy thought, inspired somewhat by the idea behind the One Prayer initiative. If you could only pray about ONE thing in your life…if you...
When a Pastor Is Called to an Ignorant Church
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (II Peter 3:18).
“By this time you ought to be teachers,...
5 Reasons Prayer Is Challenging – with Insights for Breakthrough
Prayer is arguably the most powerful force in the world; it is literally life-changing.
Yet, most would agree that prayer is significantly underutilized.
Why?
Prayer requires energy,...
You Can’t Be Helpful If You Can’t Be Present
Once upon a time, a friend invited me to tour his church building during a Sunday service. Our mutual goal was to spotlight cracks...
Avoiding the Potential Dangers of Midlife Ministry
Written by: Dan Steel
Dan Steel serves as the senior pastor of Magdalen Road Church in Oxford, England. Before returning to his hometown of Oxford, he helped plant...
3 Reasons People Aren’t Responding to Your Sermons (and 3 Easy Ways to Fix...
So, you throw your heart into preparing and delivering a sermon only to see…almost no response?
We’ve all been there as preachers. I’ve been there....
The Number One Failure of 90 Percent of Pastors
The four-year-old who says, “I can do it by myself” has a lot in common with many a pastor.
Pastors are notorious for their lone...
7 Practical Questions to Create Your Best Strategy
Progress and healthy growth require the right changes at the right times.
What changes are you making?Why are you making those changes?What are the outcomes...
2022 Summer Reading List
A few years ago we shared a summer book list that was a compilation of recommendations from our ministry partners and friends. Since summer is the...