The Basics: The Purpose of the Sermon
I have heard many sermons—three or four a week now, plus my own—where I want to say, at the end, “That’s true!” Or, “I get it!”
Author: Knute Larson
Safeguarding Your Church
Boundaries. Your church should have a very clear policy about moral and financial transgressions. This should be adopted by the board of oversight and is enforced immediately when broken.
8 Essential Church Emergency Policies: Is Your Congregation Prepared?
Discover eight critical areas where every church needs written, board-approved policies to protect its people, finances, and future.
Why Do I Imprison Myself When Searching for God’s Will?
I was taught you could miss God's perfect will for your life and live in his “permissive will.” Holy smokes. I put myself in Gideon's class—not a bad association—and was putting out fleece so that God would clearly lead me.
Make Your Worship Service Great by Minding These Details
18 Ways to Improve Your Services
Leading From the Pulpit and the Table
Some of the Most Important Ministry Happens Outside Sunday Morning
13 Things We Learned During COVID
Leadership lessons to carry into the next season
Addressing Racial Tensions in the Church
Pastors, if we do not bring it up, it is as if we do not know what is going on in the world where Christ seeks to make a difference in and through us. Here are a few things we can do to address racial tensions: Pastoral Prayer As you know, this is […]
Tips for Speaking to a Camera vs. a Full Sanctuary
Some things to consider as you livestream your sermons
Biblical Principles for Organizing Your Church
Applying biblical principles for organizing your church to today's context.