What Is Expository Preaching? Four Different Approaches to Hone Your Sermon Prep.

You’ve probably heard of expository preaching …and exegetical preaching …and topical preaching. If you’re looking for clarity on how these differ from each other,...

3 Essential Practices for New Christians

Christmas services will soon be here and we’ll be communicating the message of salvation through Christ. That IS good news. And the great prayer of...

Inspiring and Motivating Your Team and Family

What happens when you have a team that is uninspired or unmotivated? Nothing gets done. The same is true in the family. If you’re not helping...

The Dumbest Mistake I Ever Made As a Pastor

On the whole, I believe pastors are a pretty smart bunch. We earn advanced degrees, study biblical languages, go to conferences to learn, and...

An Appeal for Humble Leaders

Written by: Adam Muhtaseb  Adam Muhtaseb (MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the founding pastor of Redemption City Church in Baltimore, Maryland. He and his wife, Sherrie, have...

How Strong Leaders Build Mental and Emotional Well-being

It’s becoming increasingly apparent how important our mental and emotional well-being is. From leaders’ moral failures to the stories of leaders and pastors committing...

Sermon Outline Template: Planning a Successful Sermon

Most people (yes, even preachers) struggle to communicate at times. Have you ever had a message become muddled as you go along? Have you...

11 Traits of a Foolish Pastor

When you think of a ‘fool’ often a humorous movie character comes to mind like the Three Stooges, Don Knotts, or Jerry Lewis. But...

The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do for Yourself

I’m remembering the time I bumped into Jeff Ingram in the hotel breakfast area. The previous evening, I had spoken at a local church...

5 Important Truths About Followership to Be a Better Leader

There is no leadership apart from followership. For leadership to maintain the highest integrity, it must recognize the reciprocal process shared by both leaders and...
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The Chrino: Christian In Name Only

Nearly seven out of ten (69%, Cultural Research Center) of American adults self-identify as a Christian. With an adult population (18 years and older)...

5 Tips for Leading Effective Meetings

What do you think of when you think of a business meeting? Is it a time to be productive? Or is it a time...

Sometimes We Lead; Sometimes We Follow.

That the leaders led in Israel, and that the people volunteered, O bless the Lord.  (Judges 5:2) No one is a leader all the time...