Chuck Lawless

Chuck Lawless is dean and vice president of graduate studies and ministry centers at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and global theological education consultant for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

What Does a Preacher Think About During the Sermon?

I admit that we preachers sometimes misread faces because we don’t know all the details, but we do notice expressions.

How I’m Encouraging My Church to Be More Evangelistic

8 reasons to reemphasize evangelism

11 Tips for Christian Leaders

What I've learned in almost 40 years of full-time ministry

Do You Suspect There’s Dissension Brewing?

Look around to see who in the church is protecting something. The bad leader who threatens to create a ruckus if you really ask him to step down. The leadership team that rebels against sharing any of their power.

What Brings God Joy?

The older I get, and the longer I walk with the Lord, the more I think about the significance of a relationship with my Creator. I’m deeply grateful He’s my “dad.”

12 Things Evangelistic Pastors Do

Characteristics of Church Leaders Who Are Sharing Their Faith

10 Tips on Getting to Know Your Community

Even if you disagree politically with the leaders, develop friendships with them; you need to know these influencers in your community. They can be reservoirs of information about past community struggles, current needs, and future plans.

10 Things I Want Younger Leaders to Know

Wisdom from an older leader