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Remember These Scriptural Truths When You Feel Utterly Hopeless

When you feel hopeless, God is enough to restore your faith. read more 2:00PM EDT 5/23/2017

This Is Why Your Congregation Keeps Getting Distracted During Your Sermon

Every time you preach, almost everyone is sitting there with a smartphone in their hands. And that's only the first reason they're distracted. read more 5:00PM EDT 5/22/2017

What's the difference between a mission statement and a vision statement?

The Difference Between Your Church's Vision and Your Church's Mission

The answer depends on who you're talking to, to some degree, but here's my take. read more 5:00PM EDT 5/19/2017

After water goes on my face and I grab a cup of strong coffee or green tea to help me start the day, I head to my home study. The first 90 minutes of my morning are spent in prayer and the Word devotionally.

Pastor, Give Your Mornings to God

Nothing has ascended my spiritual life and level of leadership more than this allocated time each morning. read more 2:00PM EDT 5/19/2017

Who comforts the one who has brought comfort to hundreds of others?

Ministering to Your Hurting Loved One

As ministry leaders, we often reach out to the broken. But who pastors the pastor when his or her life is falling apart? read more 8:00AM EDT 5/19/2017

Our last church planting snapshot is no less extraordinary than any of the others.

God's Audacious Church-Planting Strategies

If God is calling you to plant churches, remember these stories from the book of Acts. read more 8:00AM EDT 5/18/2017

These ideas can help you avoid foolish pitfalls many leaders stumble into.

Bypassing the Common Leadership Trap Called Stupidity

Here is a fun and incredibly simple way to avoid becoming a stupid leader. read more 2:00PM EDT 5/17/2017

Scriptural Guidance for Success in Our Gig Economy

For the believer, the new gig economy offers the opportunity to better meet the multivariate responsibilities of God, family and work. read more 8:00AM EDT 5/17/2017

There are five imminent danger signs in churches today.

5 Imminent Dangers Your Church Is Likely Facing

I am not speaking of just those churches that have abandoned core doctrines. I am also speaking of churches that are supposedly solidly evangelical. read more 2:00PM EDT 5/16/2017

Prioritizing Your 'Yes' to Maximize Your Effectiveness

How many tasks are on your to-do list during the week that are non-essential for feeding and leading the flock? read more 5:00PM EDT 5/15/2017

Churches tend to be warm and relational, which appeals to women more than men.

5 Must-Do's for Your Mother's Day Sermon

These may be just the right thing to add spice to your Mother's Day sermon. read more 5:00PM EDT 5/12/2017

When you are disappointed with your life or feel all your attempts at significance have been futile, remember you are loved by the greatest power in all of history past or history yet to come.

Remember This Glorious Truth When Facing a Mountain of Discouragement

The next time you feel alone and rejected by people, remember this. read more 2:00PM EDT 5/12/2017

Chuck Lawless heard his call while sitting on the front pew of a church.

Why Your Calling Still Matters After Years of Ministry

The call was so strangely clear to me that it has never wavered in more than 40 years. read more 2:00PM EDT 5/10/2017

It's important to understand that only healthy structure supports growth.

Why Your Organizational Structure May Be Holding You Back

Like a body without bones or a building without supporting walls, an organization without a structure goes nowhere, fast. read more 2:00PM EDT 5/9/2017

Few want their preacher's advice on which candidate to vote for.

Research Reveals How Your Congregation Wants You to Talk About Politics

LifeWay unpacks how the new religious liberty executive order. read more 8:00AM EDT 5/8/2017

The most common battles we face are inner battles.

3 Frustrating Inner Battles Every Leader Will Encounter

New territory is never easy, and it always comes at a price. read more 5:00PM EDT 5/5/2017

David's weapon of choice was smooth stones. What is God calling you to slay your giant with?

Is God Calling You to a David or Abraham Moment?

When the enemy sees me coming, he has been known to say, "Here comes one relentless woman!" read more 8:00AM EDT 5/5/2017

If you feel called to plant a church, remember these stories.

The Audacious, Untamed God of Church Planting

There is no exact formula in Scripture to follow regarding church planting and Kingdom expansion, only principles we can attempt to extract and apply to the best of our ability. read more 5:00PM EDT 5/4/2017