Recommended Resource: “The Church Revitalization Checklist”
The Church Revitalization Checklist: A Hopeful and Practical Guide for Leading Your Congregation to a Brighter […]
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Recommended Resource: “The Church Revitalization Checklist”
The Church Revitalization Checklist: A Hopeful and Practical Guide for Leading Your Congregation to a Brighter […]
7 Reasons All of Us Pastors Need Great Friends in Our Church
It almost seems strange to me to write this post, for my early professors and mentors cautioned me […]
Episode 143: Friendship in Ministry with Dr. Danny Akin
10 Characteristics of Leaders Who Last
As a seminary professor, I work with young leaders. I have learned the most, though, from leaders who […]
Recommended Resource: “Decisional Preaching”
Decisional Preaching by Jim Shaddix “There is a famine in too much of today’s preaching when […]
12 Reasons I Affirm Bivocational Ministry
More and more pastors are beginning to embrace as their primary calling the role of bivocational minister. Some […]
Episode 142: Bi-vocational Ministry with Dr. Benjamin Quinn
7 Reasons Why Pastors Must Invest in A Few Young People – And How to Begin
I listened intensely today as I heard a great, mature preacher talk about the influence of his pastor […]
The Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership exists to equip and encourage pastors to lead healthy, disciple-making churches for the glory of God around the world. The Center represents an intentional bridge between the seminary and the local church.
The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors in whatever ministry context they find themselves in. Join Chuck Lawless each week as he dives into various preaching and pastoral leadership topics. It is our desire to see pastors lead healthy, disciple-making churches for the glory of God around the world!
10 Ways for Pastors to Express Their Love for Their Congregation
I know some churches are problem churches with difficult people, but I’ve not experienced that kind of church. […]
Pastor, Don’t Ignore the Unhealth in Your Marriage (Part 2)
In part one, I told you about the worst fight my wife and I have had to date. […]
Pastor, Don’t Ignore the Unhealth in Your Marriage (Part 1)
My wife and I had the worst fight of our marriage several years ago. The argument occurred following […]
3 Areas of Life Pastors Must Pay Careful Attention To
Imagine a shepherd out in the fields watching over his flock. The shepherd is fully alert, unable to […]
Learning to Embrace our Weakness
Several years ago, I was going through a particularly painful season of ministry. Everything came to a head one Sunday morning. As soon as I finished preaching, I walked into a side room beside the stage, and I sat in the dark for twenty minutes. While sitting there, a few thoughts began to run through my mind.
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