Pastors

Care for the Lambs: Reaching Children With the Love of Jesus

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” God puts great value in the loving, trusting heart of a child.

Sermon Prep: Why Do You Spend so Much Time on It?

Regardless how much time a pastor spends in sermon prep, a common question can be “why.” Why do you spend so much time in sermon prep?

Tony Evans Father’s Day Sermon: Men Need to Make a Choice

Dr. Tony Evans delivered a challenging Father’s Day sermon this year. The pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship asked men to evaluate who they were going serve this year.

The Ending of Seminaries as We’ve Known Them

I’m rooting for seminaries. I’m rooting most of all for the future of the Church and the decisive role theological education – and the preparation for ministry in general – needs to play in that future.

Strong Women are Vital to God’s Purpose in the Church

The real question we need to ask regarding strong women is: Do we want women to be weak? And the answer must forever be, on the basis of Scripture, “May it never be.”

What CNN’s Overuse of ‘Breaking News’ Can Teach Pastors About Sunday Morning Announcements

What makes an announcement worthy of my attention and the valuable real estate it occupies during a Sunday service is its importance and urgency to act upon compared to other items occupying the church calendar.

7 Things To Do When Your Preaching Seemed To Stink Yesterday

If you’ve preached for any time at all, you’ve had these days – days, that is, when you feel like your sermon this past weekend went nowhere. If that’s how you feel today, here are some steps to consider

Jesus Christ and Him Crucified

The phrase “Jesus Christ and him crucified” explains the difference between Athens ministry and Corinthian ministry.