“To know the Word of God, to live the Word of God, to preach the Word, to teach the Word, is the sum of all wisdom, the heart of all Christian service.” – Charles E. Fuller, Pioneer Broadcaster and Educator April 25, 1887 – March 18, 1968
The Power of the Pre-Service
“Most of the people who walk through your door have been burned by the church, by negative press about the church, or by a friend or family member in the name of religion. More than likely, they are skeptical and waiting for you to mess up. When you give them a consistent pre-service experience that makes them feel valued, their … Read More
The Healthy Pastor: Dehydration is Deadly
“Three-fourths of Americans walk around chronically dehydrated – so chances are, you are one of them. Dehydration is a dangerous condition. It’s the hidden culprit behind many health problems, one of which is high blood pressure. While high blood pressure is mainly a result of poor food choices and other lifestyle issues, dehydration compounds the problem drastically. Blood is 83% … Read More
Maximize Your Church by Maximizing Your Systems (Part 1 of 4)
Here’s the hard truth: Your church is not currently realizing as much of its potential as it could. There’s always more you could do. As a pastor, you live with the constant tension between where your church is and where it should be. All pastors do. Average pastors get comfortable hanging out in the divide between current reality and ultimate … Read More
Why We Must Pray for Revival and the Glory of God
Today’s guest post comes to us from Doug Metzger for BaptistPress.com. My desire for revival had been prompted primarily by what I saw happening in our churches and culture. Many of our churches are plateaued or in decline; in some, without wanting to be overly judgmental, the spiritual fervor might best be described as lukewarm. As to our culture, it … Read More
Sunday Scripture: The Golden Text
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 (NLT)
Happy Easter!
Just a quick post to wish you and your family a BIG Happy Easter! My team and I have been praying for you and your church this Easter. Without a doubt, this weekend has the potential to be the biggest and best Easter yet. Also, if you have a moment – say a prayer for me and all of our … Read More
The Healthy Pastor: Drink Up for Wellness
“When you consider that our bodies are mostly made of water, it makes sense that water is important for our physical wellbeing. Just think about it: Your brain and heart are 73% water. Your lungs are 83% water. Your skin is 64% water. Your muscles and kidneys are 79% water. Even your bones are 31% water. Without enough water being … Read More
W.A. Criswell on the Need for Godly Passion in Preaching
“The word we preach from our pulpits ought to be like the Word of God itself – like a fire and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces.” – W.A. Criswell, the 20th Century’s Greatest South Baptist Preacher
Fulfill Your Calling: 6 Ways to Grow in Your Life and Ministry
When God first let you know He wanted you to be a messenger for His kingdom, you didn’t have everything required to be successful. You likely didn’t have much of anything. I know I didn’t. Humbled by the call, you started a long process of gathering the tools you would need to fulfill it. You began to cultivate insights, biblical … Read More