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A Weird Approach to Time Management

Over the next few days, I’d like to share some of my favorite parts from Weird: Because Normal Isn’t Working. In the book,...

We’re Asking For a Different Kind of Leadership

Recently I was talking with a guy who was attempting to lead a missional community. He had come from an established church...

The Nuts and Bolts of Church Planting

Dr. Aubrey M. Malphurs is Senior Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary, and the author of several books you should own. Dr....

Self-Defense or Defense of Unity?

What if 1 Corinthians isn’t really about Paul’s apostleship, but about the need for the body of Jesus to be one? Perhaps a...

The Future of Evangelicalism: In Which I'm on Nobody's Side.

"Pippin: "And whose side are you on?" Treebeard: "Side? I am on nobody's side, because nobody is on my side, little orc." -The...

Don't Blame the Resistance

This past weekend I finished up a two-week series called The Resistance. It was all about the dark side of the Christian life that...

God’s Word as our Primary Influence

I’m often asked why I include so many Bible verses in my books, and if I really believe it is necessary to do...

5 Ways a Leader Responds Under Stress

Every organization and team has times where everyone is stretched, stress abounds, and even times where it seems things are going backwards for a...

If You Don’t Have Truth to Sing, Don’t Sing. Part 1

Being honest or authentic about something false doesn’t make it right. As a sit here writing, I have a glass of water sitting by...

It’s Worth Every Penny

Every Wednesday, our entire staff meets together for 60 minutes. All 75 of us, from the interns to the pastors, from the worship team...

Have You Developed a Theology of Leadership?

Today is the official launch of my new eBook, Developing a Theology of Leadership. Amazingly, the stats indicate over 1,300 people have already...

10 Ideas for Creating a Leadership Culture in Your Church

Many churches focus big energy on the weekend crowd. While it’s always important to gather and worship well, it’s a huge mistake to...

Jesus the Son – Part 2

Yesterday I began looking at how Jesus referred to himself as simply “the Son” in relationship to God, whom he called “Father.” Jesus’ language...

"Soul Surfer" Debuts in Top 5 at the Box Office

The true story of Christian surfer Bethany Hamilton, played by AnnaSophia Robb, opened at $11 million this past weekend.

Free Sermon Series Package: Famous Last Words

"Our dying Savior blessed us with His famous last words."

Free eBook: Creating Your Personal Life Plan

"Most people spend more time planning a one-week vacation than they spend planning their life."

Chandler and Furtick Square Off

Chandler and Furtick engage in a healthy debate about the focus of preaching today.

Do Senior Pastors Murder Their Small Group Ministries?

Small groups won't be successful without the Senior Pastor’s partnership.

Changing Times: Women at Seminary?

Some conversations are more animated than others. This one is completely animated.

5 Characteristics of an Antiquated Leader

What’s important in leadership has changed because organizations and people have changed.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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