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Kingdom Economics: How Should We Allocate Our Resources?
The greatest risk in our churches is not trying and failing; it is succeeding in what we have not been called to do. read more
This Truly Is the Best of Times and the Worst of Times
Don't assume any specific historical trajectory of good or evil is fixed and unchangeable. God evidently loves to do his surprising work in hard and unlikely times. read more
The Fatal Mistake of Pastors Who Don't Preach About Hell
A pastor who refuses to preach about hell is doing his congregation a huge disservice. read more
What's the Difference Between Being Offended and Being Persecuted?
The most important thing the church can do to protect religious liberty and freedom of conscience is to hold to the gospel itself. read more
It's Time to Listen to His Voice
Are you paying attention to God when He speaks to you? read more
The Most Common Reason Pastors Give For Leaving a Church
What are the specific areas where a pastor sees such limitations? read more
How Do You Know if A Message Is Prophetic?
Look for these three things. If the word is contrary to them, be leery. read more
7 Characteristics of a Bottleneck Leader
What bottlenecks of leadership have you seen? read more
8 Reasons Many Pastors Lack Confidence
Do you identify with any of these? What can you do to overcome them? read more
De-Mythologizing the Culture of the Christian Church
It's tempting for many to believe what the world is saying about the Christian church, especially in these specific areas. Here's why discernment for the believer is crucial. read more
7 Ways Senior Pastors Can Keep Teens Listening to Their Sermons
Engaging the short attention span of teenagers (and even adults) is not easy. Check out these suggestions as to how to keep them riveted. read more
Kingdom Economics: Brush Fires, Forest Fires and the Kingdom
There are many economic blazes around the world ready to explode. read more
Here's How to Protect Your Ministry From Same-Sex Marriage Onslaught
The Florida Family Policy Council has set up a 14-city seminar tour to help you shield your ministry from legal attack by sexual orientation and gender-identity lawsuits. read more
10 Things Effective Churches Do Well
How well does your church do in these areas? read more
Why You Should Never Squander Your Gift
Here's why we must not take it for granted, nor the opportunity to make a difference for others. read more
Successful Leadership and Pain Can't Be Separated
It is unlikely that one experiences the rewards of leadership without also knowing pain. read more
5 Preaching Tips From Isaiah 40
These are as relevant today as when they were written 2,700 years ago. read more
What the Surrendered Pastor and Church Look Like
Here's why true revival won't come about until this happens. read more
When a Pastor Has Exceeded His Expiration Date
This is a delicate issue, but there are tactful ways to go about it. read more